Bell AI Fabric provides construction update in Saskatchewan, announces $1 million mental health commitment
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"body": "<p><em>This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled \"Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements\" later in this news release.</em><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><em></em></span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><em></em></span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><em>More than 500 people are working on the 300 MW data centre site in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Sherwood, with all four building shells taking shape and more than 30 local firms supporting the project</em></span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><strong>REGINA, Saskatchewan, October 1, 2026</strong></span><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"> — Today, Bell Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan marked major construction milestones at the 300-megawatt Bell AI Fabric data centre campus in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, where structural steel is rising, all four buildings in the first phase are taking shape and more than 500 people are working on site.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">John Watson, Group President, Business Markets, Bell Cyber, AI Fabric and Ateko, joined Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for Crown Investments Corporation, and local stakeholders at the site to highlight the project’s progress. Just months after breaking ground, preparations are underway for the first building’s interior fit-out, and the first data hall remains on track to come online in the first half of 2027.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">The vast majority of the project's workforce is from Saskatchewan, with a growing network of more than 30 local contractors, consultants, suppliers and Indigenous partners contributing to the project. Their work spans construction, engineering, electrical systems, concrete and steel, transportation, logistics, safety and site services. Among them, Dynamo Electric, which has operations in Regina and Saskatoon, will construct the high-voltage substation connecting the campus to the provincial power grid, placing one of the project’s most technically demanding scopes with a Saskatchewan company.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">The project is also generating manufacturing activity elsewhere in the province. For example, structural steel is milled in Regina, while Prairie Steel is completing most of the manufacturing work for the pre-engineered building systems at its Clavet operations before they are assembled by Saskatchewan contractors at the data centre site.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Indigenous participation also extends across the build. Partner businesses of George Gordon Developments Ltd. are delivering site fencing, security, fuel, logistics, hydrovac and site-support services. Several other Indigenous-owned and affiliated firms are providing technical and safety services, while a joint workforce steering committee is advancing training and education pathways connected to the project.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">The 300-megawatt Sherwood campus is the first phase of Bell AI Fabric’s growing presence in Saskatchewan. Earlier this month, Bell and the Government of Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding that creates a path to a potential 1.2-gigawatt Canadian AI infrastructure hub in the province.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">If fully realized, total capital investment associated with Bell AI Fabric’s Saskatchewan presence, including data centre infrastructure, customer compute hardware and related power generation, could exceed $50 billion, the largest capital investment in Saskatchewan’s history. Full buildout could support 800 to 1,200 construction, engineering and technical jobs, create up to 500 permanent operations roles, and result in as many as 3,000 additional off-site and community jobs. Bell AI Fabric also plans to establish a head office in Regina, including up to 100 management positions. In total, that represents roughly one job for every 20 households in the Regina metropolitan area.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"> As Bell’s presence in Saskatchewan continues to grow, the company is committed to investing in the communities where it operates. As part of this commitment, Bell is announcing a $1 million investment to support mental health in the province. Additional details will be announced at a later date.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><strong>Quotes</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">“In just a few months, we've gone from breaking ground to seeing all four buildings take shape, with more than 500 people now working on site and Saskatchewan companies and subsidiaries contributing across the project. Just as importantly, we're continuing to engage openly with neighbours, municipal leaders and Indigenous partners as the campus grows. Large projects naturally raise questions, and we believe those questions deserve clear answers. Our commitment is to build this project in a way that creates lasting economic opportunities while earning the trust of the community every step of the way.”</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">John Watson, Group President, Business Markets, AI Fabric, Bell Cyber and Ateko, Bell</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">“Saskatchewan has worked to create the conditions to attract investment and ensure major projects aren’t just talked about, they’re moved forward at pace. The rapid progress at the Bell AI Fabric campus demonstrates what can be achieved when government, industry and local partners work together. This is a project that is creating thousands of jobs and opportunities for people and businesses in the RM of Sherwood, Regina and across the province, while helping position Saskatchewan as a leading hub for Canadian AI infrastructure.”</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for Crown Investments Corporation</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">“Bell AI Fabric is already creating momentum and economic benefits for Regina and Saskatchewan, with local companies, hotels, restaurants and service providers supporting a growing workforce as construction and development move forward. With the Bell AI Fabric headquarters confirmed for Regina, we are proud to welcome the investment, talent and long-term economic growth that will accompany this transformative project. This announcement positions Regina for continued success and creates new opportunities for businesses, workers and families across our region.”</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Chad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">“Canada needs the digital infrastructure to compete and lead in the age of AI. The progress underway in Saskatchewan demonstrates how major investments can create jobs, support local and Indigenous businesses, and strengthen the capacity Canadian researchers, innovators and companies need to grow. By investing in infrastructure, talent and partnerships here at home, we can help create lasting economic opportunity and strengthen Canada’s position in the global AI economy.”</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">“This project is creating great opportunities for our people and for First Nations businesses to play a meaningful role in one of Saskatchewan’s most important developments. We’re proud to see George Gordon Developments partner businesses working across the site today, and we’re focused on building from that foundation—creating more opportunities for our businesses, workers and young people as the project advances.”</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Don Ross, Chief Executive Officer, George Gordon Developments Ltd. </span></li></ul><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><strong>About Bell</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Bell is Canada’s largest communications company</span><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><sup>1</sup></span><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we’re keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit </span><a href=\"https://www.bell.ca/Accueil\">Bell.ca</a><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"> or </span><a href=\"https://www.bce.ca/accueil\">BCE.ca</a><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"></span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><sup>1</sup></span><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"> Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.</span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"></span></p><p><span><strong>Media inquiries:</strong><br />Bell Canada<br />Matt Silver<br /><a href=\"mailto:media@bell.ca\">media@bell.ca</a><span style=\"color: black;\"></span></span></p><p><span style=\"color: black;\"><strong>Investor inquiries:</strong></span><br /><span style=\"color: black;\">Kris Somers</span><br /><a href=\"mailto:krishna.somers@bell.ca\">krishna.somers@bell.ca</a></p><p> </p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><strong>CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Certain statements made in this news release are forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the Bell AI Fabric data centre campus in the RM of Sherwood, Saskatchewan, including the progress and the expected benefits of the campus; the timing for operation of the first data hall on the campus; Bell’s ability to build a 1.2-gigawatt Canadian AI infrastructure hub in Saskatchewan; the plan to establish a head office for Bell AI Fabric in Saskatchewan; the projected economic value to be generated by the campus; the number of jobs expected to be supported and created by the campus; Bell’s intention to invest $1 million to support mental health in Saskatchewan and other statements that are not historical facts. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the \"safe harbour\" provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws and of the United States </span><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><em>Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995</em></span><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions which give rise to the possibility that actual results or events could differ materially from our expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, and we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe Bell’s expectations at the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Bell does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements made in this news release, including the expected benefits and impacts of Bell’s data centre campus, together with the proposed expansion of such campus, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and are based on certain assumptions including, without limitation, Bell’s ability to implement the expansion plans contemplated by the memorandum of understanding, including the ability of Bell to enter into required commercial arrangements on acceptable terms, the timely receipt of necessary permits and approvals, customer demand and customer commitments, and other risks associated with the development and construction of infrastructure projects. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the expected benefits of the data centre campus will be realized. For additional information on assumptions and risks underlying certain of the forward-looking statements made in this news release, please consult BCE’s 2025 Annual MD&A dated March 5, 2026, BCE’s 2026 First and Second Quarter MD&As dated May 6, 2026 and August 5, 2026, respectively, and BCE’s news release dated August 6, 2026 announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, filed with the Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities (available at sedarplus.ca) and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at SEC.gov). These documents are also available at BCE.ca.</span></p>",
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For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled \"Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements\" later in this news release.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore than 500 people are working on the 300 MW data centre site in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Sherwood, with all four building shells taking shape and more than 30 local firms supporting the project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGINA, Saskatchewan, October 1, 2026 — Today, Bell Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan marked major construction milestones at the 300-megawatt Bell AI Fabric data centre campus in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, where structural steel is rising, all four buildings in the first phase are taking shape and more than 500 people are working on site.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Watson, Group President, Business Markets, Bell Cyber, AI Fabric and Ateko, joined Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for Crown Investments Corporation, and local stakeholders at the site to highlight the project’s progress. Just months after breaking ground, preparations are underway for the first building’s interior fit-out, and the first data hall remains on track to come online in the first half of 2027.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe vast majority of the project's workforce is from Saskatchewan, with a growing network of more than 30 local contractors, consultants, suppliers and Indigenous partners contributing to the project. Their work spans construction, engineering, electrical systems, concrete and steel, transportation, logistics, safety and site services. Among them, Dynamo Electric, which has operations in Regina and Saskatoon, will construct the high-voltage substation connecting the campus to the provincial power grid, placing one of the project’s most technically demanding scopes with a Saskatchewan company.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project is also generating manufacturing activity elsewhere in the province. For example, structural steel is milled in Regina, while Prairie Steel is completing most of the manufacturing work for the pre-engineered building systems at its Clavet operations before they are assembled by Saskatchewan contractors at the data centre site.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndigenous participation also extends across the build. Partner businesses of George Gordon Developments Ltd. are delivering site fencing, security, fuel, logistics, hydrovac and site-support services. Several other Indigenous-owned and affiliated firms are providing technical and safety services, while a joint workforce steering committee is advancing training and education pathways connected to the project.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 300-megawatt Sherwood campus is the first phase of Bell AI Fabric’s growing presence in Saskatchewan. Earlier this month, Bell and the Government of Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding that creates a path to a potential 1.2-gigawatt Canadian AI infrastructure hub in the province.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf fully realized, total capital investment associated with Bell AI Fabric’s Saskatchewan presence, including data centre infrastructure, customer compute hardware and related power generation, could exceed $50 billion, the largest capital investment in Saskatchewan’s history. Full buildout could support 800 to 1,200 construction, engineering and technical jobs, create up to 500 permanent operations roles, and result in as many as 3,000 additional off-site and community jobs. Bell AI Fabric also plans to establish a head office in Regina, including up to 100 management positions. In total, that represents roughly one job for every 20 households in the Regina metropolitan area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n As Bell’s presence in Saskatchewan continues to grow, the company is committed to investing in the communities where it operates. As part of this commitment, Bell is announcing a $1 million investment to support mental health in the province. Additional details will be announced at a later date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuotes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“In just a few months, we've gone from breaking ground to seeing all four buildings take shape, with more than 500 people now working on site and Saskatchewan companies and subsidiaries contributing across the project. Just as importantly, we're continuing to engage openly with neighbours, municipal leaders and Indigenous partners as the campus grows. Large projects naturally raise questions, and we believe those questions deserve clear answers. Our commitment is to build this project in a way that creates lasting economic opportunities while earning the trust of the community every step of the way.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Watson, Group President, Business Markets, AI Fabric, Bell Cyber and Ateko, Bell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Saskatchewan has worked to create the conditions to attract investment and ensure major projects aren’t just talked about, they’re moved forward at pace. The rapid progress at the Bell AI Fabric campus demonstrates what can be achieved when government, industry and local partners work together. This is a project that is creating thousands of jobs and opportunities for people and businesses in the RM of Sherwood, Regina and across the province, while helping position Saskatchewan as a leading hub for Canadian AI infrastructure.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for Crown Investments Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Bell AI Fabric is already creating momentum and economic benefits for Regina and Saskatchewan, with local companies, hotels, restaurants and service providers supporting a growing workforce as construction and development move forward. With the Bell AI Fabric headquarters confirmed for Regina, we are proud to welcome the investment, talent and long-term economic growth that will accompany this transformative project. This announcement positions Regina for continued success and creates new opportunities for businesses, workers and families across our region.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Canada needs the digital infrastructure to compete and lead in the age of AI. The progress underway in Saskatchewan demonstrates how major investments can create jobs, support local and Indigenous businesses, and strengthen the capacity Canadian researchers, innovators and companies need to grow. By investing in infrastructure, talent and partnerships here at home, we can help create lasting economic opportunity and strengthen Canada’s position in the global AI economy.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“This project is creating great opportunities for our people and for First Nations businesses to play a meaningful role in one of Saskatchewan’s most important developments. We’re proud to see George Gordon Developments partner businesses working across the site today, and we’re focused on building from that foundation—creating more opportunities for our businesses, workers and young people as the project advances.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon Ross, Chief Executive Officer, George Gordon Developments Ltd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBell is Canada’s largest communications company1, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we’re keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedia inquiries:\nBell Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Silver\nmedia@bell.ca\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvestor inquiries:\nKris Somers\nkrishna.somers@bell.ca\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertain statements made in this news release are forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the Bell AI Fabric data centre campus in the RM of Sherwood, Saskatchewan, including the progress and the expected benefits of the campus; the timing for operation of the first data hall on the campus; Bell’s ability to build a 1.2-gigawatt Canadian AI infrastructure hub in Saskatchewan; the plan to establish a head office for Bell AI Fabric in Saskatchewan; the projected economic value to be generated by the campus; the number of jobs expected to be supported and created by the campus; Bell’s intention to invest $1 million to support mental health in Saskatchewan and other statements that are not historical facts. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the \"safe harbour\" provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws and of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions which give rise to the possibility that actual results or events could differ materially from our expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, and we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe Bell’s expectations at the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Bell does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements made in this news release, including the expected benefits and impacts of Bell’s data centre campus, together with the proposed expansion of such campus, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and are based on certain assumptions including, without limitation, Bell’s ability to implement the expansion plans contemplated by the memorandum of understanding, including the ability of Bell to enter into required commercial arrangements on acceptable terms, the timely receipt of necessary permits and approvals, customer demand and customer commitments, and other risks associated with the development and construction of infrastructure projects. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the expected benefits of the data centre campus will be realized. For additional information on assumptions and risks underlying certain of the forward-looking statements made in this news release, please consult BCE’s 2025 Annual MD&A dated March 5, 2026, BCE’s 2026 First and Second Quarter MD&As dated May 6, 2026 and August 5, 2026, respectively, and BCE’s news release dated August 6, 2026 announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, filed with the Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities (available at sedarplus.ca) and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at SEC.gov). These documents are also available at BCE.ca.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n",
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For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled \"Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements\" later in this news release.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore than 500 people are working on the 300 MW data centre site in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Sherwood, with all four building shells taking shape and more than 30 local firms supporting the project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGINA, Saskatchewan, October 1, 2026 — Today, Bell Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan marked major construction milestones at the 300-megawatt Bell AI Fabric data centre campus in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, where structural steel is rising, all four buildings in the first phase are taking shape and more than 500 people are working on site.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Watson, Group President, Business Markets, Bell Cyber, AI Fabric and Ateko, joined Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for Crown Investments Corporation, and local stakeholders at the site to highlight the project’s progress. Just months after breaking ground, preparations are underway for the first building’s interior fit-out, and the first data hall remains on track to come online in the first half of 2027.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe vast majority of the project's workforce is from Saskatchewan, with a growing network of more than 30 local contractors, consultants, suppliers and Indigenous partners contributing to the project. Their work spans construction, engineering, electrical systems, concrete and steel, transportation, logistics, safety and site services. Among them, Dynamo Electric, which has operations in Regina and Saskatoon, will construct the high-voltage substation connecting the campus to the provincial power grid, placing one of the project’s most technically demanding scopes with a Saskatchewan company.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project is also generating manufacturing activity elsewhere in the province. For example, structural steel is milled in Regina, while Prairie Steel is completing most of the manufacturing work for the pre-engineered building systems at its Clavet operations before they are assembled by Saskatchewan contractors at the data centre site.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndigenous participation also extends across the build. Partner businesses of George Gordon Developments Ltd. are delivering site fencing, security, fuel, logistics, hydrovac and site-support services. Several other Indigenous-owned and affiliated firms are providing technical and safety services, while a joint workforce steering committee is advancing training and education pathways connected to the project.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 300-megawatt Sherwood campus is the first phase of Bell AI Fabric’s growing presence in Saskatchewan. Earlier this month, Bell and the Government of Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding that creates a path to a potential 1.2-gigawatt Canadian AI infrastructure hub in the province.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf fully realized, total capital investment associated with Bell AI Fabric’s Saskatchewan presence, including data centre infrastructure, customer compute hardware and related power generation, could exceed $50 billion, the largest capital investment in Saskatchewan’s history. Full buildout could support 800 to 1,200 construction, engineering and technical jobs, create up to 500 permanent operations roles, and result in as many as 3,000 additional off-site and community jobs. Bell AI Fabric also plans to establish a head office in Regina, including up to 100 management positions. In total, that represents roughly one job for every 20 households in the Regina metropolitan area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n As Bell’s presence in Saskatchewan continues to grow, the company is committed to investing in the communities where it operates. As part of this commitment, Bell is announcing a $1 million investment to support mental health in the province. Additional details will be announced at a later date.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuotes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“In just a few months, we've gone from breaking ground to seeing all four buildings take shape, with more than 500 people now working on site and Saskatchewan companies and subsidiaries contributing across the project. Just as importantly, we're continuing to engage openly with neighbours, municipal leaders and Indigenous partners as the campus grows. Large projects naturally raise questions, and we believe those questions deserve clear answers. Our commitment is to build this project in a way that creates lasting economic opportunities while earning the trust of the community every step of the way.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Watson, Group President, Business Markets, AI Fabric, Bell Cyber and Ateko, Bell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Saskatchewan has worked to create the conditions to attract investment and ensure major projects aren’t just talked about, they’re moved forward at pace. The rapid progress at the Bell AI Fabric campus demonstrates what can be achieved when government, industry and local partners work together. This is a project that is creating thousands of jobs and opportunities for people and businesses in the RM of Sherwood, Regina and across the province, while helping position Saskatchewan as a leading hub for Canadian AI infrastructure.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for Crown Investments Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Bell AI Fabric is already creating momentum and economic benefits for Regina and Saskatchewan, with local companies, hotels, restaurants and service providers supporting a growing workforce as construction and development move forward. With the Bell AI Fabric headquarters confirmed for Regina, we are proud to welcome the investment, talent and long-term economic growth that will accompany this transformative project. This announcement positions Regina for continued success and creates new opportunities for businesses, workers and families across our region.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChad Bachynski, Mayor of Regina\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Canada needs the digital infrastructure to compete and lead in the age of AI. The progress underway in Saskatchewan demonstrates how major investments can create jobs, support local and Indigenous businesses, and strengthen the capacity Canadian researchers, innovators and companies need to grow. By investing in infrastructure, talent and partnerships here at home, we can help create lasting economic opportunity and strengthen Canada’s position in the global AI economy.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“This project is creating great opportunities for our people and for First Nations businesses to play a meaningful role in one of Saskatchewan’s most important developments. We’re proud to see George Gordon Developments partner businesses working across the site today, and we’re focused on building from that foundation—creating more opportunities for our businesses, workers and young people as the project advances.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon Ross, Chief Executive Officer, George Gordon Developments Ltd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBell is Canada’s largest communications company1, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we’re keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMedia inquiries:\nBell Canada\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Silver\nmedia@bell.ca\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvestor inquiries:\nKris Somers\nkrishna.somers@bell.ca\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertain statements made in this news release are forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the Bell AI Fabric data centre campus in the RM of Sherwood, Saskatchewan, including the progress and the expected benefits of the campus; the timing for operation of the first data hall on the campus; Bell’s ability to build a 1.2-gigawatt Canadian AI infrastructure hub in Saskatchewan; the plan to establish a head office for Bell AI Fabric in Saskatchewan; the projected economic value to be generated by the campus; the number of jobs expected to be supported and created by the campus; Bell’s intention to invest $1 million to support mental health in Saskatchewan and other statements that are not historical facts. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the \"safe harbour\" provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws and of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions which give rise to the possibility that actual results or events could differ materially from our expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, and we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe Bell’s expectations at the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Bell does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements made in this news release, including the expected benefits and impacts of Bell’s data centre campus, together with the proposed expansion of such campus, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and are based on certain assumptions including, without limitation, Bell’s ability to implement the expansion plans contemplated by the memorandum of understanding, including the ability of Bell to enter into required commercial arrangements on acceptable terms, the timely receipt of necessary permits and approvals, customer demand and customer commitments, and other risks associated with the development and construction of infrastructure projects. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the expected benefits of the data centre campus will be realized. For additional information on assumptions and risks underlying certain of the forward-looking statements made in this news release, please consult BCE’s 2025 Annual MD&A dated March 5, 2026, BCE’s 2026 First and Second Quarter MD&As dated May 6, 2026 and August 5, 2026, respectively, and BCE’s news release dated August 6, 2026 announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, filed with the Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities (available at sedarplus.ca) and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at SEC.gov). These documents are also available at BCE.ca.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"
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