Canada’s data centre boom faces public resistance. An Angus Reid Institute survey finds 64% of Canadians favour provincial limits on large data centres, while 18% want governments to encourage development. Among those supporting limits, water consumption, electricity costs and benefits flowing to technology giants rank as prominent concerns. Supporters of expansion emphasize investment, competitiveness and jobs.
The online survey covered 4,417 Canadian adults between September 8 and 16, with results weighted to reflect the population. For developers, the findings underline a challenge beyond securing power: explaining how projects will benefit host communities while addressing pressures on local resources and infrastructure.
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