Canada plans $1.5 billion data centre in Ottawa for cyber spy agency CSE

The Government of Canada is planning to build a data centre in Ottawa for its cyber intelligence agency CSE. The project is expected to cost between $1.5 billion and $1.8 billion, with timelines unclear until plans are finalized.

• Ottawa data centre to cost $1.5–1.8 billion
• Facility will serve cyber agency CSE
• Project tied to Canada's broader defence investments
• Announcement coincides with $500 million in new AI funding