OpenAI looks to Canada for data centres after pausing Stargate UK; here's why

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OpenAI is exploring Canada for data centre partnerships due to energy and land availability.

This move follows the company's decision to pause its Stargate UK project earlier this year.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:54:02 UTC.

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  7. OpenAI investors have approached the company about a new funding round

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