From Kananaskis to Brussels, quantum is gaining global profile, and Canadaβs playing a starring role. In the past few weeks alone, quantum has surged into the spotlight, landing squarely on some of the most influential agendas in policy, business strategy, investment, and national security. Hereβs whatβs been happening β and how Canadian ideas, companies, and collaborations are helping shape whatβs next (eh). In this issue: Canadaβs New Defence Plans Signal Quantumβs Strategic Role π¨π¦ π‘οΈ...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 10 min read
π Quantum moves to the main stage of global strategy β and Canada is helping lead the way π¨π¦ This morning, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's office announced the official priorities of the 2025 G7 Presidency ahead of the Leadersβ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta β and quantum is among them. This is a powerful signal that quantum is now recognized as a strategic technology platform by the worldβs most influential economies. This is a pivotal step for Canada and for the global quantum economy...
5 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
QUANTUM NOW | ICI QUANTIQUE is just around the corner... And this is your chance to be part of a landmark gathering. π June 18β19, 2025 π Grand Quay of the Port of MontrΓ©al π quantumnow.ca Quantum is no longer a science project β itβs fast becoming a pillar of global strategy, economic competitiveness, and national security. QUANTUM NOW isn't your average tech conference β and itβs not a technical one. Itβs a curated executive forum for leaders in business, investment, and policy who need to...
5 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
This week, global quantum leaders β including a strong Canadian delegation β gathered at UNESCO headquarters in Paris to launch the International Year of Quantum (IYQ). A clear takeaway message: Quantum isn't tomorrow's storyβit's today's strategic imperative. Now, Canadaβs quantum sector stands ready to help shape what comes next, and you're invited to apply to be part of it: As a Quantum, Eh? subscriber, we wanted you to be among the first to know that applications are now open for QUANTUM...
9 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) The Origins: A Century of Quantum Discovery The quantum story began with questions. By 1925, after decades of puzzling observations and breakthrough experiments, scientists had uncovered something profound: the rules governing the tiniest pieces of our universe are fundamentally different from the rules we see around us. From Theory to Everyday Technology That understanding transformed our...
10 months agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Happy holidays and prosperous International Year of Quantum Science and Technology from the Quantum Industry Canada community! As 2024 draws to a close, we thank you for your support of Canada's quantum technology sector. Together, we're shaping a quantum future for all. π Wishing you joy this holiday season and a bright 2025 - the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology! The best is yet to come. π In this issue: QIC shares quantum vision at G7 think tank handover π‘π Canadian...
10 months agoΒ β’Β 8 min read
In this issue: ICQIA urges Canada to champion quantum technologies during its 2025 G7 Presidency βοΈ π Strengthening Canada-Japan quantum collaboration π¨π¦π―π΅ QIC becomes a Strategic Partner of the International Year of Quantum ππͺ© QIC's members & affiliates making waves π Must-read quantum news ποΈ Hot jobs: New quantum career opportunities πΌ Don't miss these upcoming Canadian quantum events (including ours) ποΈ βοΈ π The ICQIA urges Canada to champion quantum technologies during its 2025 G7...
12 months agoΒ β’Β 8 min read
In this issue: Meet our newest members and affiliates ππ Team Qanada at the Quantum World Congress π¨π¦π The global quantum community is convening in MontrΓ©al, QuΓ©bec this week βοΈ QIC's members & affiliates are making waves π Must-read quantum news ποΈ Hot jobs: New quantum career opportunities πΌ Don't miss these upcoming quantum events ποΈ ππ Growing collective strength: Meet the 5 newest additions to QIC Last month, our quantum community continued to expand with the addition of 5 new members...
about 1 year agoΒ β’Β 7 min read
In this issue: Quantum-safe encryption standards have arrived π Canadian business leaders explore the quantum frontier at landmark roundtable π¬ QIC's members & affiliates are making waves π Must-read quantum news ποΈ Hot jobs: New quantum careers opportunities πΌ Don't miss these upcoming quantum events ποΈ π Quantum-safe encryption standards have arrived This week, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) unveiled groundbreaking cryptography standards designed to withstand the...
about 1 year agoΒ β’Β 6 min read