Telus and Feds Announce AI Data Cluster in BC to Boost Sovereign Computing Power

Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, greets Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of Telus at the podium after announcing plans for three large-scale AI data centre projects in British Columbia during a press event in Vancouver on May 11, 2026. The Canadian Press/Rich LamCanada’s artificial intelligence minister says the Liberal government is aware of risks involved in a major investment in AI data centres in British Columbia, but taking such chances are necessary for the country to remain competitive globally.Evan Solomon and Vancouver-based telecom giant Telus announced the plans for three B.C. facilities on Monday in what’s described as a bid to boost Canada’s sovereign computing and artificial-intelligence infrastructure.