Meta to Build First Data Center in Canada, Investing $9 Billion in Alberta

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Meta is constructing its first Canadian data center in Alberta, a 1-gigawatt facility costing $9 billion and expected to take 2-3 years.
The site in Sturgeon County was chosen for its energy access, infrastructure, and regulatory environment, aiming to meet AI demand.

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Meta is constructing its first Canadian data center in Alberta, a 1-gigawatt facility costing $9 billion and expected to take 2-3 years. The site in Sturgeon County was chosen for its energy access, infrastructure, and regulatory environment, aiming to meet AI demand.

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