Building Canada’s Sovereign AI Infrastructure
Powered by Manitoba’s Renewable Energy
North Atlas AI is developing a phased, energy-aligned compute platform—beginning with a 2 MW modular deployment and scaling to mid-size and hyperscale sovereign infrastructure to support Canada’s long-term AI, research, and public-sector modernization needs.
Advancing Canada’s AI future with secure, energy-anchored sovereign compute infrastructure.
Why This Matters
Energy → Compute → AI → Economy → Sovereignty → Shared Prosperity
Canada cannot lead—or remain secure—in the AI era without domestic compute capacity.
Sovereign, energy-anchored infrastructure ensures that critical AI workloads stay in-country, strengthening national security, economic competitiveness, and long-term resilience.
Manitoba’s clean, stable hydroelectric grid makes it the ideal foundation for this capacity.
By building sovereign compute in Manitoba, Canada can protect its digital future and create shared prosperity for present and future generations—ensuring that AI benefits all Canadians and enhances our ability to contribute responsibly on the global stage.
Our foundations
The pillars that make a sovereign AI compute strategy possible
Energy First
Sovereign AI begins with sovereign energy. Manitoba’s clean, abundant hydroelectric power provides the stability and efficiency needed for long-term national compute capacity.
Sovereign Compute Capacity
Canada requires secure, in-country GPU and accelerator infrastructure to support public-sector workloads, research institutions, and critical industries without relying on foreign cloud providers.
Responsible Development
North Atlas AI prioritizes secure, transparent, and accountable AI infrastructure that aligns with Canadian governance, privacy, and public-interest guidelines.
Public Benefit & Shared Prosperity
Energy-anchored compute capacity stimulates regional development, supports innovation, and ensures the economic and societal benefits of AI are shared by Manitobans, Canadians, and future generations.
Long-Term National Resilience
A sovereign compute base strengthens Canada’s competitiveness, national security, and its ability to contribute responsibly to global technological progress.
North Atlas Compute
Canada’s sovereign, energy-anchored AI compute program—beginning with a 2 MW modular deployment in Manitoba and scaling into mid-size (5–20 MW) and hyperscale (50–150 MW) sovereign AI infrastructure.
Built on Manitoba’s clean hydroelectric power, North Atlas Compute enables secure, in-country AI capacity for government, healthcare, public safety, education, defence, and research.
Sovereign AI Infrastructure Matters
Canada’s ability to innovate and govern effectively in the AI era depends on secure, domestic compute capacity. Today, most advanced AI workloads—government, research, healthcare, and industry—are processed on foreign-owned cloud platforms. This limits sovereignty, increases risk, and constrains national competitiveness.
Manitoba’s renewable hydroelectric power and grid stability make it the ideal home for Canada’s sovereign compute foundation. By building in Manitoba, North Atlas AI enables:
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Secure, in-country AI workloads
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Reduced reliance on foreign hyperscalers
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Modernization of public-sector services
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Growth in research, innovation, and economic opportunity
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Long-term national resilience and shared prosperity
Sovereign compute is not just infrastructure,
it is the backbone of Canada’s digital future.
“Empowering governments with trustworthy AI solutions.”
Roadmap
A phased, scalable approach to building Canada’s sovereign AI compute capacity.
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PHASE 2
5–20 MW Mid-Size
(2026–2028)
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Expand compute capacity for public-sector AI
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Add dedicated government and research zones
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Support digital modernization across departments
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PHAZE 3
50–150 MW Hyperscale
(2028–2032)
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Build national-scale sovereign compute campus
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Enable pan-Canadian AI systems and global collaboration
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Secure long-term AI resilience and economic growth
Why Manitoba
Manitoba offers one of the strongest foundations in Canada for sovereign AI compute infrastructure. Its unique combination of renewable energy, grid stability, and economic advantages makes it the ideal location for Phase 1 and long-term national expansion.
1. Renewable, Stable Energy
Manitoba Hydro provides over 97% renewable electricity, offering predictable long-term pricing and the energy reliability required for AI-scale compute.
2. Natural Cooling Advantage
Manitoba’s climate enables highly efficient liquid and air-side cooling, improving PUE and reducing operating costs across modular, mid-size, and hyperscale facilities.
3. Grid Reliability & Capacity
A strong provincial grid and proximity to major transmission infrastructure support scalable compute deployments from 2 MW to 150 MW and beyond.
4. Economic Growth & Workforce Opportunity
A sovereign compute hub in Manitoba stimulates regional job creation, supports local innovation, and unlocks new opportunities for research, education, and industry.
5. National Strategic Positioning
Manitoba’s central location and energy profile uniquely position it as Canada’s core node for sovereign AI capacity—supporting national resilience and shared prosperity.
Sovereign AI Planning &
Pre-Construction Services
1. Sovereign Compute Roadmapping
Helping departments understand how domestic compute strengthens digital sovereignty and modernizes public services.
4. Pilot & Discovery Engagements
Running secure pilots so departments can assess workloads that will migrate to sovereign compute.
2. Funding & Procurement Alignment
Working with federal and provincial teams on funding pathways, multi-department coordination, and non-dilutive investment streams.
5. AI Governance & Risk Frameworks
Ensuring alignment with Canada’s Responsible AI, privacy, and public-interest guidelines.
3. Technical Feasibility & Site Planning
Supporting early-stage power alignment, grid requirements, modular design, and long-term infrastructure planning.
Impact
North Atlas AI strengthens Canada’s ability to deliver secure, reliable AI for public services, research institutions, and critical industries—using domestic infrastructure, renewable energy, and responsible governance.
Governance
Strategic Planning
Helping governments establish the frameworks needed for safe, transparent, and accountable AI aligned with Canada’s Responsible AI and public-interest guidelines.
Infrastructure
Sustainable Sovereign Compute
Building energy-efficient, GPU-accelerated infrastructure anchored in Manitoba’s hydro system—ensuring long-term reliability, resilience, and Canadian control.
Partnerships
Collaborative Public-Sector Engagement
Working with federal and provincial departments to coordinate planning, align funding pathways, and support initiatives that advance Canada’s sovereign AI capabilities and shared prosperity.
About
North Atlas AI is a Manitoba-based initiative dedicated to developing sovereign, energy-anchored AI compute infrastructure for Canada. We focus on building secure, domestic capacity that supports government operations, public safety, healthcare, education, research, defence, and critical industries—powered by Manitoba’s clean and reliable hydroelectric grid.
Our mission is to ensure Canada can deploy and operate AI systems on trusted, Canadian soil—strengthening national security, economic competitiveness, and long-term digital sovereignty.
Mandate
To develop sovereign AI compute capacity in Manitoba that supports Canada’s public institutions, critical sectors, and long-term economic prosperity.
We work with federal and provincial partners to align policy, infrastructure, and investment pathways that advance Canada’s AI capabilities and support regional economic growth.
Guiding Principles
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Security & Trust — Prioritizing governance, privacy, and secure deployment.
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Public Benefit — Ensuring AI infrastructure supports national interests and public-sector needs.
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Responsible Development — Advancing sustainable, energy-aligned AI infrastructure.
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Canadian Sovereignty — Securing domestic control over foundational AI capabilities.
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Energy Stewardship — Leveraging Manitoba’s hydroelectric grid for efficient, renewable compute.
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Shared Prosperity — Ensuring AI benefits Manitobans, Canadians, and future generations.
North Atlas AI leads the North Atlas Compute program, coordinating with provincial and federal partners to develop Manitoba’s first sovereign AI data centre and support Canada’s long-term AI resilience.
