Alberta Seeks to Become Compute Capital Amidst Shifting Global Economy
The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming North American economies, including Canada's. According to Statisticstimes.com, North America's GDP could reach $35.28 trillion by 2025, making it one of the world's largest continental economies.
Canada is facing challenges in attracting major data centre projects due to infrastructure and permitting issues. The stakes are high as AI reshapes entire industries and economies. Alberta is competing with the US and other provinces to become a leader in AI and tech.
At the recent Pacific North West Economic Region (PNWER) 2026 summit, Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta, described the current global order as shifting. He emphasized that business and economic developers can adapt to these changes better than governments and nations.
Legge believes Canada hasn't fully leveraged AI for economic success. He cited the US President's recent actions as a wake-up call for Canada to address its complacency in investment and economic development.