Québec · Legislation
Québec Bill 69 — 5 MW rule has been enacted.
Enacted June 2025 and operationalised through 2026, Bill 69 requires the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy to authorise any new electricity load of 5 MW or more — directly capturing AI data centres. Combined with Hydro-Québec's proposed doubled tariff, it effectively halts speculative data-centre build-out unless projects deliver clear economic benefit.
Bill 69 — Ministerial Authorisation for New Loads ≥ 5 MW
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