News Summary

Bell Canada, in partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan, has announced plans to construct a 300 megawatt (MW) AI-focused data centre in the rural municipality of Sherwood, Saskatchewan. This significant investment aligns with Bell’s focus on AI-powered solutions and aims to enhance Canada’s resources for AI-related projects while supporting Saskatchewan’s long-term economic growth. The data centre, once complete, will be the largest purpose-built AI data centre in the country, expected to generate up to $12 billion in economic value. This includes job creation, tax revenue, and broader economic benefits. The construction phase alone will support at least 800 jobs, with a minimum of 80 full-time positions once operational. The facility will feature a closed-loop cooling system and waste heat reuse on nearby university campuses. Construction is set to begin in the spring, with the first stage coming online in 2027.