Saskatchewan NDP Have Questions About Ai Data Centre Expansion

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Bell is dramatically expanding its planned AI data centre south of Regina, with the project now potentially reaching 1.2 gigawatts of capacity and more than $50 billion in capital investment. The Saskatchewan NDP has raised concerns about transparency, consultation, environmental impacts and what the project could ultimately cost taxpayers. Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, joins us to share the questions her party wants answered.
16 Sep 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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