The federal government is planning to construct a massive data centre budgeted between $1.5 billion and $1.85 billion in the national capital region for Canada's cyber spy agency. CTV's Stefan Keyes reports that the Communications Security Establishment is seeking to modernize secure infrastructure to defend national security priorities against evolving foreign threats. Tech expert Carmi Levy warns that while becoming an artificial intelligence hub is inevitable, facilities drawing 60 megawatts consume massive power grids, generate noise and create few permanent jobs once automated. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe stated he was unaware of the procurement notice on Merx, emphasizing that local residents must be consulted before any major construction proceeds.
---
CTV News is Canada's most-watched news organization both locally and nationally, and has a network of national, international, and local news operations.
Comments (0)