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flag Manitoba plans local data centers with Hydro power to cut U.S. tech reliance and boost local tech jobs.

flag Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has backed a new report urging the province to build local data storage infrastructure, including data centers powered by Manitoba Hydro, to reduce dependence on U.S. tech firms. flag The report, led by former BlackBerry CEO Jim Balsillie, recommends strengthening university-industry-government partnerships to ensure public research benefits the local economy, creates high-value jobs, and keeps sensitive data under Canadian control. flag It also calls for investments in AI and research skills to attract tech talent and support sustainable digital growth.

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