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Hardware·Sep 4·all news from September 4, 2026

Carney’s Push to Build Canadian Data Centers is Running Into Backlash

Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing growing local opposition to his efforts to expand Canadian data center infrastructure as concerns over energy consumption and land use intensify. This pushback mirrors similar trends in the United States and threatens to complicate government strategies aimed at attracting foreign investment for artificial intelligence development.

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