Canada is significantly expanding its artificial intelligence infrastructure plans after Bell Canada announced a major enlargement of its AI data-centre project in Saskatchewan.

The expanded development, centred near Regina, could eventually provide up to 1.2 gigawatts of AI infrastructure capacity. The project is expected to involve more than $50 billion in capital investment, making it one of the most significant infrastructure investments ever announced in Saskatchewan.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted the importance of building domestic AI capabilities, arguing that countries able to develop, deploy and control their own AI infrastructure will be better positioned to benefit from the technology.

Bell’s expansion involves adding as much as 900 megawatts of new capacity to the previously announced 300-megawatt facility. The additional capacity is planned through Saskatchewan’s “Bring Your Own Power” approach, while the original 300 MW remains connected to the provincial system.

The project is also being positioned as a major step toward Canadian data sovereignty. As AI systems increasingly handle government, financial, commercial and other sensitive information, Canadian officials have stressed the importance of maintaining secure computing infrastructure within the country.

The expanded Bell AI Fabric development is expected to create up to 500 permanent jobs, while another estimated 3,000 positions could emerge in areas such as security, logistics and maintenance. A new Bell AI Fabric headquarters is also planned for the Regina region.

The Saskatchewan government has described the investment as a major opportunity to strengthen the province’s position in artificial intelligence, technology and energy infrastructure. Bell is also expected to work with local suppliers, Indigenous partners and educational institutions to develop skills and supply chains around the project.

The development builds on Bell’s earlier 300 MW AI data-centre project announced in March 2026. That facility was originally projected to generate up to $12 billion in economic value for Saskatchewan, with construction and related activities expected to support hundreds of jobs.

With the latest expansion, Saskatchewan is emerging as a major location in Canada’s effort to establish domestically controlled AI computing capacity. The project reflects a broader international race to secure the enormous computing, electricity and data infrastructure required to support the next generation of artificial intelligence.