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Marking a major leap in Canada's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure TELUS Corporation TU has announced its intention to launch the first Sovereign AI Factories in Rimouski, Quebec, and Kamloops, British Columbia. These facilities are poised to position the two communities at the heart of Canada's next generation of secure and sustainable artificial inteliigence (AI) innovation. In alignment with the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, the initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s digital economy by offering sovereign, high-performance AI computing capabilities within its borders.
As the first North American service provider to become an official NVIDIA Corporation NVDA Cloud Partner, TELUS will equip these facilities with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge Hopper- and Blackwell-based supercomputers. Operations are set to begin this summer in Rimouski, with expansion to Kamloops to follow soon after.
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What Does Sovereign AI Factories Offer?
These Sovereign AI Factories build upon TELUS’ decade-long legacy of driving regional innovation through digital infrastructure. Its data centres have historically played a crucial role in supporting startups, public institutions and enterprises, while also nurturing local talent. The new AI Factories represent an evolution of that legacy, offering new opportunities in Canada’s fast-growing AI economy.
Fully owned, operated and secured by a Canadian company, these AI Factories ensure that critical sectors such as healthcare, finance and public services can rely on trusted, sovereign data processing. Moreover, sustainability remains a central pillar of the initiative. Powered by 99% renewable energy, the facilities are among the world’s most environmentally responsible data centres. Their innovative natural cooling systems cut water usage by more than 75%, saving 17 million litres annually and reducing more than 300 tons of carbon emissions — the equivalent of powering 1,000 homes.
By strategically placing the AI hubs in both eastern and western Canada, TELUS is democratizing access to next-gen computing and reinforcing the country’s role as a technological leader. These AI Factories also complement TELUS’ Fuel iX platform, which provides organizations with secure, enterprise-grade generative AI solutions.
Ultimately, TELUS’ Sovereign AI Factories mark a bold and timely investment in Canada’s digital future. Through strategic innovation, strong partnerships and a firm commitment to national growth, TELUS is ensuring that the advancement of AI is done by Canadians, for Canadians and within Canada.