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Canada Data Centres Add 8,000 Jobs, 23% Rise

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  • Canada’s data centre sector added about 8,000 jobs, a 23% rise, between June 2025 and June 2026.
  • Employment in computing infrastructure grew from roughly 34,450 to 42,300 jobs over the same period.
  • Indeed.com data centre job postings rose 68% in the past year, with a sharp August increase.
  • Ontario’s 2025 legislation ties AI data centre approvals to job-creation requirements.