Government of Canada welcomes 19 additional signatories to Canada's Responsible Data Centre Development Principles

Growing industry support demonstrates a shared commitment to responsible data centre development in Canada

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2026 /CNW/ -- Today, the Government of Canada announced that 19 additional companies have signed on to Canada's Responsible Data Centre Development Principles, bringing the total number of signatories to 42 organizations across Canada's data centre, cloud, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology ecosystem.

Launched on September 3, 2026, the principles establish a national framework for responsible data centre development. They set out five clear expectations: projects must create lasting local benefits, protect electricity ratepayers, minimize water use and environmental impacts, be transparent about local impacts and bring strategic value to Canada.

The growing list of signatories reflects strong industry support for a common approach to building the digital infrastructure Canada needs to lead in the age of AI and strengthen Canada's digital future.

Together with the original signatories, these organizations are committing to responsible data centre development that benefits people and communities and strengthens Canada's digital infrastructure.

New signatories

• AMD
• Clearway Group of Companies
• EllisDon
• Energy Storage Canada
• Enwave Energy Corporation
• Global Relay
• IBM
• Intel
• Kyndryl
• Lenovo
• NVIDIA
• OnX
• Potentia Renewables Inc.
• Qu Data Centres
• Red Jar Energy Partners
• Schneider Electric
• Slate Asset Management
• STACK Infrastructure
• Vantage Data Centers

Quotes

"The response to our Responsible Data Centre Development Principles has been overwhelmingly positive. With 19 additional organizations signing on, the industry is sending a clear message: Canada can build the digital infrastructure needed for AI growth while protecting communities, supporting ratepayers and delivering lasting economic benefits. If we don't build it here, we'll have to buy it from someone else. These principles ensure Canada expands its compute capacity responsibly, transparently and in a way that earns Canadians' trust."
– The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Quick facts

• Canada's Responsible Data Centre Development Principles were launched on September 3, 2026.
• The principles establish five expectations for data centre development, focused on local benefits, affordability, environmental responsibility, transparency and strategic value.
• With today's announcement, the number of signatories has nearly doubled from 23 to 42 organizations.
• The principles support the Government of Canada's national AI strategy, AI for All, and its efforts to expand sovereign AI infrastructure and compute capacity in Canada.

Associated links

• Canada's Responsible Data Centre Development Principles
• Artificial intelligence ecosystem
• Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All
• Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy

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Contacts: Leela Polushin, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, [e-mail], 343-543-5391; Media Relations: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, [e-mail]