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BNN Bloomberg · The Canadian Press · 2026-11-05 19:41 UTC

Bell Canada’s parent company is working to smooth over tensions related to the expanded buildout of its planned data centre in Saskatchewan, its chief executive said Thursday while touting the economic benefits of the project for the surrounding community.

Bell Canada’s parent company is working to smooth over tensions related to the expanded buildout of its planned data centre in Saskatchewan, its chief executive said Thursday while touting the economic benefits of the project for the surrounding community.

Speaking to analysts as BCE Inc. reported its third-quarter earnings, Mirko Bibic said the $50-billion project just south of Regina is providing an economic boost thanks to it bringing more than 1,100 workers to the site. But he also acknowledged opposition from some local communities.

“We can’t lose sight of the broader endorsement of this project and at the same time, we do have to address the concerns that are arising in some segments,” Bibic said.

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