Government of Canada welcomes major new investment in sovereign AI infrastructure in Saskatchewan

Government of Canada welcomes major new investment in sovereign AI infrastructure in Saskatchewan

New Canadian-led infrastructure project will help build secure and reliable computing capacity responsibly

Today, the Government of Canada welcomed Bell Canada’s planned investment to expand its Bell AI Fabric capacity in Saskatchewan, an important step toward building the sovereign computing capacity Canada needs to compete and succeed in the global artificial intelligence (AI) economy.

Bell’s planned expansion of a major AI hub in Saskatchewan could provide up to 900 megawatts of new capacity, charting a path to a 1.2-gigawatt Canadian AI infrastructure hub in the province and creating 4,500 high-quality jobs. The project will involve a total capital investment of up to $52.5 billion, representing the largest capital investment in Saskatchewan’s history.

Data centres and digital infrastructure are increasingly essential to Canada’s economy and security. They support AI, health care, financial services, education, research and secure government systems. Building more of this infrastructure in Canada will help Canadian businesses and researchers access the computing power they need, while ensuring that critical infrastructure is governed by Canadian laws and operates under Canadian control.

Canada is well positioned to be a leader in this field, with its reliable and affordable power, some of the cleanest electricity in the world, a stable regulatory environment, first-rate construction capabilities and a cooler climate. Together, these advantages make Canada a strong destination for investment in sovereign digital infrastructure.