Nova Scotia Opposition Seeks Emergency Debate on Anthropic Data Centre

Oct 19, 2026
Nova Scotia opposition parties want an emergency legislative sitting to examine consultation, regulation and power costs for EverWind Fuels' planned Anthropic data centre.

Nova Scotia opposition parties are calling for an emergency legislative sitting over the planned 420 MW data centre at Point Tupper, which EverWind Fuels plans to build for Anthropic, according to Global News. Opposition members say the project lacks public consultation and binding regulatory safeguards.

Residents have asked for a pause until regulatory safeguards are in place, and an energy coordinator called for independent analysis of the project's effects, citing high electricity rates and limited groundwater. Richmond County is organizing town halls, and the municipality has not received a building permit application.

Premier Tim Houston said the project will undergo provincial approvals and that any agreement will protect household power rates. He said the data centre could be disconnected when the grid approaches capacity.

EverWind plans to open a 95 MW first phase in late 2027, followed by a 325 MW expansion in 2028, subject to regulatory approval. The company says it will fund electricity infrastructure costs tied to the project and include battery storage.

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