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Opposition to AI data centres is growing significantly across Canada
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A new Angus Reid Institute study found that 64% of Canadians want their provincial government to limit large data centres, while 18% want development encouraged. Among those favouring limits, 51% cite high water use and 38% cite electricity costs. A separate Nanos study found that 64% oppose government subsidies and incentives for AI data centre construction.