On behalf of the Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) community, happy World Quantum Day 2026!

Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) today announced that BMO has joined its national consortium, strengthening engagement between Canada’s quantum sector and the financial services industry.

On February 24, the Empire Club of Canada and Quantum Industry Canada convened a senior roundtable to tackle one of the most pressing questions facing Canada’s quantum, defence, and innovation community.

In response to the Government of Canada’s release of the new Defence Industrial Strategy, Lisa Lambert, CEO, Quantum Industry Canada (QIC), released the following statement.

Quantum Industry Canada (QIC), the national industry-led consortium uniting Canada’s quantum sector, today announced its participation in the 2026 Year of Quantum Security (YQS2026), a global initiative focused on accelerating readiness for the security implications of the quantum era.

Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) is strengthening its capacity to deliver on its mission: to translate Canada’s quantum capabilities and strengths into global business success, national prosperity, and long-term security. To support that work, QIC is pleased to announce that Philip Lafrance has joined the organization as Manager, Sector Development & Operations, effective January 19, 2026. In this role, Philip will support QIC’s sector development work and day-to-day operations, helping advance the organization’s mission as the quantum sector continues to mature across Canada and the global innovation and industrial landscape. Philip joins QIC from ISARA Corporation, a founding member of QIC, and brings more than a decade of experience working at the intersection of quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and industry deployment. He has worked closely with companies, governments, and international bodies to translate complex technical and security challenges into practical frameworks that support adoption and integration. He has also been an active

This is not merely about inventing the future, but building it here in Canada. QIC responds to the Canadian Quantum Champions Program launch.

On November 19, 2025, Lisa Lambert, CEO of Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) appeared as a witness before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU) as part of its study on Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.

Quantum Industry Canada is pleased to announce changes to our Board leadership.