Canada

Collage of images from Quebec and Toronto, people working in datacenters, and a cyclist

Microsoft is building new datacentres in greater Québec and Ontario.

Aligned with Microsoft’s global commitments and our Datacentre Community Pledge, we have created the Community-First Infrastructure Initiative as a concrete step toward being a good neighbor where we build and operate.

  1. We’ll pay our way to ensure our datacentres don’t increase electricity prices for Canadians. 
  2. We’ll minimize our water use and manage water responsibly in partnership with Canadian communities.
  3. We’ll create jobs for Canadians.
  4. We’ll contribute to local tax bases, essential public services and communities.
  5. We’ll invest in local AI training and community non-profits.