Opinion: AI Data Centers Are the Future, Canada Must Overcome Backlash
LoganGrasby · x · 2026-08-05
An opinion piece in The Globe and Mail argues that AI and its underlying hardware are becoming general-purpose inputs for science, business, defense, and healthcare. The author suggests Canada should not block data center construction, but instead focus on securing reliable compute access, strengthening data jurisdiction, and building domestic operational capabilities.
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