New Brunswick has opened up public comment on how data centre development should be considered in the province.
Public feedback on the province’s website will be open until Oct. 2
Oliver Pearson · CBC News
· Posted: Sep 14, 2026 3:07 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
Frank Rudzicz, a computer science professor and AI researcher at Dalhousie University, said consulting the public on data centre development is a good first step. But Rudzicz said the province shouldn’t wait too long developing guidelines because New Brunswick could miss out on development opportunities. (Dalhousie University)
The province wants to know what New Brunswickers thinks about setting up data centres, while one proposed project is already working through the approval process.
Data centres have become a controversial topic across Canada, including in New Brunswick where there has already been opposition, although the province won’t ban development.
Frank Rudzicz, a computer science professor and AI researcher at Dalhousie University, said a lot of provinces are pondering data centre development and reaching out to residents for their thoughts.
“I think a lot of provincial governments don’t have too much expertise. … It’s a good exercise generally. I think, you know, as many people should participate as possible,” said Rudzicz.
The province has already set guidelines for the development of data centres, but it’s seeking public feedback from New Brunswickers.
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