Essex County Looks to Stop AI Data Centres as Ontario Brings in Strict Ground Rules

Essex County looks to stop AI data centres as Ontario brings in strict ground rules

As the province creates strict rules for AI data centres, Essex County has looks at preventing any from coming to the area

"Ontario Unveils Data Center Framework for Economic Growth"

Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled the province’s updated data center framework on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of keeping Canadians’ data within Canada. The framework is centered on three key pillars: economic growth, data protection and sovereignty, and community investment and public trust. During the announcement in Guelph, Ford highlighted that the government’s new playbook aims to stimulate the economy, generate substantial economi…