New Brunswick wants public feedback on data centre plan
A news release says the draft policy will support Canada's efforts to control its own data and develop Canadian artificial intelligence.
The New Brunswick government is seeking public input on its proposed data centre policy, as it evaluates a plan to build a facility in the province's southwest region. The framework aims to prevent sudden increases in electricity costs for consumers and reduce the environmental impact of the facilities. According to a news release, the draft policy will help Canada maintain control over its data and foster the development of Canadian artificial intelligence.
Residents can submit their opinions on the plan through October 2 via an online form on the government's website. The Liberal government has initiated this request for feedback while reviewing plans for a proposed data centre, the 390-megawatt Spruce Lake AI Hub, located west of Saint John, N.B. The project, proposed by Beacon Data Centres and VotaGrid, is presently under regulatory review.
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