Dr. Raymond Laflamme, founding director of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo, has been named co-chair of the National Quantum Strategy’s (NQS) Advisory Council.
This announcement and the launch of Canada's Quantum Strategy were made by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry at the Perimeter Instititue in Waterloo, Ontario. "Backed by an investment of $360 million committed in Budget 2021, the strategy will amplify Canada’s existing global leadership in quantum research and grow Canada’s quantum technologies, companies and talent," according to the News Release dated January 13, 2023.
Laflamme will work in close collaboration with fellow chair Dr. Stephanie Simmons of Photonic and IQC affiliate. Read the full story on the Daily Bulletin.
For more information:
Read the News Release.
Read the National Quantum Strategy.