AI data centres and the law: A Western Canadian perspective

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented demand for data centre infrastructure across Canada and around the world.

AI data centres are not ordinary facilities – they house dense computing environments powered by specialized hardware, require enormous amounts of energy for both processing and cooling and handle vast quantities of sensitive data belonging to governments, enterprises and individuals. This confluence of factors creates a complex web of legal obligations and commercial risks that business leaders, legal counsel, IT professionals and procurement teams must understand and manage.

In this guide, we walk through three hot-topic areas that are critical for any organization building, operating, supplying or procuring AI data centre services in Canada. Whether you are a data centre operator navigating privacy obligations, a supplier negotiating commercial agreements or a government client procuring AI-powered infrastructure, this resource will help you identify risks, ask the right questions and take proactive steps to protect
your organization.