Tradesperson Group Calls AI Data Hub Expansion a Job Security Win
Carla Beck says the province needs a formal review and public consultation before more hyperscale artificial intelligence data centres are built.
- On Tuesday, Saskatchewan Opposition NDP leader Carla Beck called for a moratorium on hyperscale artificial intelligence data centres, criticizing the Saskatchewan Party government for approving Bell Canada's expansion without adequate public consultation.
- Bell Canada announced Monday it plans to quadruple its AI hub capacity near Regina to 1.2 gigawatts, representing more than $50 billion in total investment at full buildout.
- Beck questioned whether the approval process is appropriate, noting "more regulations to set up a lemonade stand" exist than for this project, citing concerns over taxpayer power bills and environmental impact.
- Saskatchewan Building Trades Council executive director John Sweet welcomed the announcement, noting that lengthening projects helps workers stay in trades longer, supporting 3,500 to 3,600 new permanent jobs.
- Beck questioned the government's approach to future AI developments in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon, arguing they lack necessary assessment frameworks and adequate public consultation before proceeding.
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Saskatchewan NDP calls for moratorium on construction of data centres
REGINA - Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is calling for the province to pause construction on large-scale artificial intelligence centres until more robust public consultations on the projects are done.
Data Centre Wars: Moe's home ice advantage vs Beck's moratorium and referendum
The Saskatchewan NDP have identified the spectacular growth of data centres in this province as their next target, with a full court press against the expansion of such centres. On Sept. 14, Premier Scott Moe, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Bell Canada announced that the current $12.5 billion data centre under construction just outside of Regina will be quadrupled in size. It will now need 1,200 megawatts of power (Bell is building 900 megawatts…
Canada welcomes investment in Saskatchewan`s AI 2026
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