Premier says AI data centres ‘not a today thing’ in N.S.

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Premier Tim Houston declared that Nova Scotia is not actively considering the establishment of AI-based data centers due to insufficient current energy availability.
Houston emphasized the importance of ensuring the energy supply does not risk the province’s grid or residents’ health.
Canada has five hyperscale data centers and 96 others over 100 megawatts either proposed or under construction, according to a York University study.
Many of these data center projects have faced significant protests concerning their environmental and health impacts.
While some Canadian provinces like Alberta are open to the idea of data centers, others, such as Manitoba, have recently rejected proposals.
Nova Scotia’s potential for data centers may only be explored after the province fully harnesses its energy potential, particularly through the ambitious offshore wind plan, Wind West.
Houston noted that while the global use of data is indeed increasing, any discussion about data centers in Nova Scotia is far in the future and contingent upon a safe and beneficial evaluation for the province.

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