Nova Scotia premier defends changing his stance on welcoming data centre proposals

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-10-15 18:08:28.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, Economy, Governance]

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has defended his policy reversal regarding the approval of data centre operations in the province. In June, Premier Houston stated that data centres would not be approved until major energy generation projects—such as the Wind West offshore wind farms—were completed to handle their high electricity demands. However, in late September, the premier softened his position, citing the federal government's new rules and focus on data sovereignty as the primary catalyst for becoming more open to considering high-tech data centre proposals.