AI Infrastructure Growth: Implications for Sovereignty and the Environment (DDN2-E45)

Product code: DDN2-E45

Available session

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December 11, 2026

Virtual

10:30 am to 12:00 pm (ET)

French, with interpretation in English

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Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Online

Duration

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

Audience

All public servants at all levels

 

Description

The rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing demand for data centre infrastructure, which provides the computing power required to develop, train and deploy sophisticated AI systems. In turn, these new facilities require significant amounts of energy and natural resources to operate, prompting the need for policy and governance responses.

This event will explore the infrastructure underpinning AI, its implications for sovereignty, and its environmental impacts. Drawing on regional examples, the event will examine how Canada is addressing these challenges, pursuing emerging opportunities, and ensuring the sustainable expansion of AI infrastructure.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the drivers behind the data centre boom, as well as practical insights into the key issues shaping Canada's AI landscape.

Speaker

  • François Burra, Digital Sustainability Consultant, President and Founder, Studio Decarbonade
Date modified: 2025-07-22

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