InfraRed Capital Partners, an infrastructure asset manager, has launched Qu Data Centres Limited Partnership, a new Canada-based digital infrastructure platform formed around nine data centers acquired from Rogers Communications. These facilities are located in Calgary, Edmonton, London, Ottawa, and Toronto and offer 49 MW of capacity which provide colocation, cloud, and connectivity services in Canada.
According to a press release, Qu positions its national footprint and in-country infrastructure as a differentiator for organizations seeking secure and compliant data-hosting environments as demand accelerates from enterprises, government agencies, hyperscalers, and AI workloads.
James Beer, CEO of Qu Data Centers, said, “The launch of Qu marks a defining moment for digital infrastructure to power Canadian innovation, today and for the future.”
Pilar Banegas, Partner, InfraRed Capital Partners said, “With significant available capacity and expansion potential, the platform is also well-aligned to meet the needs of Canada’s growing demand for secure and sustainable data center services.”
Rogers Communications will continue to sell data center services and provide network connectivity into the facilities following the transaction and InfraRed Capital Partners, specializes in infrastructure investments designed the platform for structured growth.
Qu highlights its fully Canadian leadership team and its experience in building and scaling mission-critical infrastructure as core elements of its market strategy and the launch represents a milestone for the domestic digital economy.
According to a report from Mordor Intelligence, Canada’s data center market is projected to grow from US$ 11.46 billion in 2025 to US$ 22.24 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 14.18 percent. IT load capacity is expected to increase from 3.13 to 3.97 GW over the same period, a CAGR of 4.89 percent. Growth is driven by hyperscale cloud platforms, AI training clusters, and cross-border data-sovereignty requirements.