As Ottawa pushes AI boom, experts warn of risks to farmland and resources

In the race to grow AI infrastructure, farmers are urging governments not to sideline farmland and food security.

6 Jun 2025 • 4 min read

Pumpjacks draw out oil and gas from well heads surrounded by Canola fields near Cremona, Alberta.

The rapid development of AI infrastructure poses potential risks to Canadian farmland, experts warn. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press)

Monique Kasonga

Monique Kasonga is a Montreal-based investigative journalism intern. She is a recent BA graduate from McGill University in History and Political Science with a minor in Communication Studies.

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