Smith Unveils Oil Pipeline Projects and $10 Billion Meta Data Center in Alberta
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is on a whirlwind tour of public appearances as part of the Calgary Stampede, one of Canada's largest events. Over the course of four days, she has met with politicians, business leaders, and everyday Canadians, all while promoting her province's interests. On Day 4 of the event, Smith announced two major oil pipeline projects and a plan from Meta Platforms Inc. to build a $10 billion data center in Alberta, its first in Canada.
Smith's schedule has been packed with appearances at events such as pancake-flipping, hat-giving ceremonies, and meetings with international visitors. The Calgary Stampede attracts hundreds of thousands of people over 10 days in July and serves as a key platform for politicians to meet with business leaders and everyday Canadians.
The announcement of the oil pipeline projects and the Meta data center is seen as a significant boost to Alberta's economy, which has been heavily reliant on the energy sector. The data center is expected to create thousands of jobs and bring in significant investment for the province.