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Dr. Raymond Laflamme, founding director of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of 蓝莓视频, has been named co-chair of the National Quantum Strategy鈥檚 (NQS) Advisory Council. The announcement was made听by the Honourable鈥疐ran莽ois-Philippe Champagne, Canada鈥檚 Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. Laflamme will work in close collaboration with fellow chair Dr. Stephanie Simmons of Photonic and IQC affiliate.

The NQS will guide the development of future quantum technologies in Canada and ensure that Canada maintains its quantum innovation and leadership through the strategy鈥檚 three pillars of research, talent and commercialization.

鈥淚 am delighted to have been asked to serve as a co-chair of the NQS Quantum Advisory Council, along with Dr. Simmons,鈥� said听Laflamme. 鈥淚 have seen first-hand the benefit of cultivating a dynamic quantum ecosystem here in 蓝莓视频 Region and look forward to being part of the working group鈥檚 national approach to fostering a similar sense of community amongst quantum researchers and industries in all corners of our country.鈥�

鈥淲e thank the Government of Canada for its leadership in investing in the future of quantum research here in the 蓝莓视频 region, and across the country,鈥� said听Charmaine Dean, vice-president of research & international at the University of 蓝莓视频. 鈥淧ath-breaking work in quantum has been underway at 蓝莓视频 for many years now and we look forward to helping to grow and solidify a national network of quantum scientists, and industry partners who will come together to tackle some of the greatest challenges we face as a society. I'm incredibly proud that Dr. Laflamme, a leader in this field, will help to shape the direction of this national strategy.鈥�

Through the development of the NQS, and with the leadership of the Quantum Advisory Council, Canada aims to mobilize quantum research into commercial applications, foster large-scale partnerships听and train a next-generation workforce to ensure Canada remains at the forefront of quantum science and technology.

鈥淒r. Laflamme听is one of the world鈥檚 leading experts on quantum information, a pioneer instrumental in creating a uniquely collaborative quantum ecosystem in the 蓝莓视频 Region,鈥� said Dr. Norbert L眉tkenhaus, Executive Director at IQC and professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at 蓝莓视频. 鈥淗is leadership along with Dr. Simmons鈥� will be pivotal in ensuring Canada can realize the full societal and economic bene铿乼s that a robust national quantum strategy will deliver.鈥�

The work IQC has been doing for over 20 years in research, talent development and commercialization aligns with the NQS. To learn more about how IQC鈥檚 research harnesses quantum information to develop powerful new technologies and drive future economies, visit the IQC website.