Demand for data centre capacity in Canada is growing rapidly, driven by AI, cloud computing and digital transformation across the economy. Canada offers strong potential for development and investment, supported by demand for AI-ready infrastructure, a low-carbon energy mix and favourable conditions for large-scale projects. At the same time, there is a growing backlash to data centre development in some communities where rising electricity costs and water demands are complicating planning. Market participants (developers/operators/lenders/private equity) must navigate these challenges as well as competition for land and power, grid capacity constraints, development approvals, permitting timelines, government requirements, municipal planning controls and differing provincial regimes for energy, land use and regulation.
Join us for a webinar session that will explore:
- Site selection and real estate market constraints/opportunities for acquisitions/investments in Canada
- Power availability, scalability for high-density and AI enabled facilities and grid connection
- Meeting the evolving regulatory challenges and addressing the backlash risk
- Addressing planning and development Entitlements
- Investment opportunities and project financing for Data Centres
- Project constraints, including public and/or stakeholder objections
Agenda
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am ET Webinar and Q&A
- 7:00 am - 8:00 am PT
- 8:00 am - 9:00 am MT
Cost
This webinar is complimentary
This program contains 1 hour of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Data Centre Investing Opportunities in Canada Today: Addressing Power, Infrastructure and Regulatory Challenges - September 9, 2026”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.
