Oakville becomes first Ontario municipality to enact 1-year moratorium on data centres | Unpublished
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Publication Date: August 12, 2026 - 15:58

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Oakville becomes first Ontario municipality to enact 1-year moratorium on data centres

August 12, 2026

Oakville has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data centres, becoming the first Ontario municipality to take the step as local lawmakers grapple with the concerns surrounding the new wave of facilities powering artificial intelligence.



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