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Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its AI strategy. 2025 saw a lot of positive momentum and now in 2026, we need to take the next steps in shifting the strategy from theory to application. Success requires urgent action and collaboration from government, private sector and local communities to ensure digital infrastructure is secure, sovereign, and creating local impact.
As data centres become critical infrastructure, smart management of energy and water must mitigate environmental impact while advancing Canada's AI strategy. A national playbook - co‑developed with utilities, municipalities and district‑energy operators - should standardize heat‑reuse readiness, liquid‑cooling readiness, alternative water sourcing and metering. Equinix's TR5 in Markham already exports waste heat via Markham District Energy, proving viability in Canadian climates but industry-wide adoption is needed.
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