Polls, protests show Albertans are uncertain about data centre developmentBy ZOE MASON on August 5, 2026. A Leger survey released last week found significant support for a moratorium as Albertans remain divided in their evaluation of the risks and benefits of data centre development. Seventeen per cent said they did not see a significant benefit to attracting data centres to the province. “We know some people have questions about AI data centres in Alberta, and they deserve straight answers,” he said. The Alberta Electric System Operator has made up to 1,200 MW available for additional large load projects until 2028, while data centre projects construct their generators.20-19