Seizing Canada's data centre advantage
Driven by explosive demand for AI solutions, hyperscale computing, and cloud storage, the race to build and power tomorrow’s digital future is well underway.
With Ottawa positioning digital infrastructure as a nation-building priority in Budget 2025, and many provincial governments lending their support, data centres have become a focal point for both policy ambition and private investment. At the same time, shifting regulations, accelerating investment, and rising operational and environmental expectations are redefining the stakes for data centre developers, operators, and investors alike.
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The race for resilient resources
As data demand surges, access to reliable, renewable power and stable water sources is emerging as the new battleground for data centre growth. How operators secure and sustain these lifelines will define the next generation of viable sites.
Building responsibly for scale
From environmental performance to Indigenous partnership, responsible development has become a defining feature of data centre strategy. Projects that integrate sustainability, equity, and community engagement from the outset are better positioned for approval, investment, and long-term success.
Financing the future
New federal and provincial incentives—such as clean energy investment tax credits—are reshaping how data centres are financed. Developers and investors are adapting their capital strategies to align with emerging policy priorities and accelerating demand for digital infrastructure.
Securing the digital core
As the scale of digital infrastructure grows, security and performance have become inseparable. From cyber security and privacy protection to the management of colocation and operational agreements, long-term resilience will hinge on how effectively these systems are governed and maintained.
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Backed by a sophisticated cross-practice team across Canada—as well as the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia—we deliver integrated support across the full data centre lifecycle. From hyperscale partnerships to self-developed campuses, our lawyers blend legal, technical and commercial expertise to help you anticipate market and regulatory challenges; align real estate, energy, and financing strategies; and advance projects with confidence and foresight in this data-driven economy.
