Why This Matters
Energy → Compute → AI → Economy → Sovereignty → Shared Prosperity
Modern AI is limited not by ideas, but by access to compute and clean energy. Canada cannot lead in AI unless it builds domestic, sovereign compute capacity. North Atlas Compute anchors this capacity in Manitoba’s clean power ecosystem.
Our foundations
The pillars that make a sovereign AI compute strategy possible
Energy First
Sovereign AI begins with sovereign energy. Manitoba’s hydro capacity makes it the ideal foundation for national sovereign compute infrastructure.
Sovereign Compute Capacity
Canada needs in-country GPU and accelerator clusters to support secure AI systems for government, defence, safety, and essential industries.
AI for Public Good
Sovereign compute enables safe, accountable AI for healthcare, education, justice, and critical public services—hosted on Canadian soil.
Sovereign AI Infrastructure Matters
1. National Security
Canada depends on foreign-owned clouds for sensitive AI workloads. Sovereign compute keeps critical data inside Canada’s borders.
2. Economic Competitiveness
Countries with domestic compute become AI producers—not AI importers. Canada must control its own infrastructure to compete.
3. Infrastructure for the Next 50 Years
Energy → Compute → AI → Economy → Sovereignty → Shared Prosperity.
This chain determines national prosperity. Manitoba is the ideal anchor for Canada’s sovereign AI future.
“Empowering governments with trustworthy AI solutions.”
Inspire
Roadmap
A staged national pathway toward sovereign compute capacity, beginning in Manitoba.
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Phase 1 (2025–2026)
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Funding alignment (federal + MB)
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Site selection & design
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Power feasibility with Manitoba Hydro
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Permitting
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Architecture for initial cluster
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Phase 2 (2026–2028)
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Deploy initial sovereign compute
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Begin supporting government workloads
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Expand facilities
Why Manitoba
Energy Abundance
Clean, stable hydro power makes Manitoba uniquely suited for sovereign, low-cost, energy-anchored compute.
Stability & Security
A low natural-disaster region with stable governance—ideal for long-term national infrastructure.
Room to Expand
Transmission capacity, land availability, and strategic northern corridors make Manitoba the best anchor point for Canada’s sovereign compute network.
Sovereign AI Planning & Advisory (Pre-Construction Phase)
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, and infrastructure design.
Impact
North Atlas Compute strengthens Canada’s ability to deliver secure, reliable AI for public services—using domestic infrastructure, clean energy, and responsible governance.
Governance
Strategic Planning
We help governments establish the frameworks needed for safe, transparent, accountable AI—aligned with Canada’s Responsible AI and public-interest guidelines.
Infrastructure
Sustainable Sovereign Compute
We focus on 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
We work with federal and provincial departments to coordinate planning, align funding pathways, and support initiatives that advance Canada’s sovereign AI capabilities.
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 AI capacity that supports government operations, public safety, healthcare, defence, education, and critical industries—powered by Manitoba’s clean and reliable hydroelectric grid.
Our mission is to ensure Canada can train and deploy AI systems on trusted, Canadian soil, strengthening national security, economic competitiveness, and long-term digital sovereignty.
Mandate
To build secure, sovereign AI compute capacity in Manitoba that supports Canada’s public institutions, critical industries, and long-term economic prosperity.
We work with federal and provincial partners to align policy, infrastructure, and investment pathways that advance Canada’s strategic 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 capacity supports national interests and public-sector needs.
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Responsible Development — Advancing secure, reliable AI infrastructure that supports Canada’s long-term technological and economic needs.
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Canadian Sovereignty — Securing domestic control over foundational AI infrastructure.
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Energy Stewardship — Leveraging Manitoba’s clean hydroelectric grid for sustainable compute.
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Shared Prosperity — Building an AI ecosystem that supports job creation, regional development, and long-term economic growth across Canada.
Al Friesen oversees the North Atlas Compute initiative, coordinating partnerships with provincial and federal stakeholders to develop Manitoba’s first sovereign AI data centre.
