Government of Canada welcomes 19 additional signatories to Canada’s Responsible Data Centre Development Principles

Growing industry support demonstrates a shared commitment to responsible data centre development in Canada

Growing industry support demonstrates a shared commitment to responsible data centre development in Canada

Today, the Government of Canada announced that 19 additional companies have signed on to Canada’s Responsible Data Centre Development Principles, bringing the total number of signatories to 42 organizations across Canada’s data centre, cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology ecosystem.

Launched on September 3, 2026, the principles establish a national framework for responsible data centre development. They set out five clear expectations: projects must create lasting local benefits, protect electricity ratepayers, minimize water use and environmental impacts, be transparent about local impacts and bring strategic value to Canada.

The growing list of signatories reflects strong industry support for a common approach to building the digital infrastructure Canada needs to lead in the age of AI and strengthen Canada’s digital future.

Together with the original signatories, these organizations are committing to responsible data centre development that benefits people and communities and strengthens Canada’s digital infrastructure.

“The response to our Responsible Data Centre Development Principles has been overwhelmingly positive. With 19 additional organizations signing on, the industry is sending a clear message: Canada can build the digital infrastructure needed for AI growth while protecting communities, supporting ratepayers and delivering lasting economic benefits. If we don’t build it here, we’ll have to buy it from someone else. These principles ensure Canada expands its compute capacity responsibly, transparently and in a way that earns Canadians’ trust.”
– The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario