Telus and the Canadian federal government officially announced a strategic partnership on Monday to construct three advanced data centers across British Columbia, marking a significant push to bolster the nation’s sovereign computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The facilities, located in Vancouver and Kamloops, are positioned to establish one of the world’s most powerful and sustainable AI computing clusters, aiming to secure Canada’s competitive standing in the global digital economy.
The Drive for Sovereign Computing
The initiative arrives as nations worldwide race to build domestic AI capabilities, reducing reliance on foreign-owned cloud infrastructure. By developing
