AI and cloud computing are booming in Canada — but so are the data centres behind them. Shane Hewitt and Carmy Levi dig into the environmental and economic tradeoffs of this rapid growth, questioning whether the country is truly ready for the infrastructure demands AI brings.

They explore how these facilities consume massive amounts of power and water while generating heat that could both help and harm in a changing climate. The conversation looks at sustainability, policy, and who’s footing the bill — with tough questions about whether taxpayers are carrying the hidden cost of the digital revolution.

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Originally aired on 2025-10-22