Dr. Alexandre Blais at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On March 25th, 2022. See this statement in context.

March 25th, 2022 / 2:50 p.m.

Professor and Scientific Director, Quantum Institute, Université de Sherbrooke, As an Individual

I don't know whether that is provided for, but I can say, however, that it is essential.

In my presentation, I mentioned that it wasn't necessary to have a Ph.D. to contribute to this field; far from it. We need specialists in cryogenics and machining. Without them, we will not have quantum computers.

In fact, the Institut quantique employs a number of people from La Pocatière. As I said, there is expertise in Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke's Innovation Zone in Quantum Sciences and Technological Applications will also be working with the Cégep de Sherbrooke on this.

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