Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Professor Blais, I won't hide the fact that when we began our efforts to inform ourselves about quantum computing, I was a bit outside my comfort zone. I was directed, with great admiration, to the work of the Université de Sherbrooke and what you are doing. Based on your presentation today, you get high praise from me.
I would like to take the opportunity to let you tell us about the present situation. First, you said that the current directions did not necessarily imply a strategic choice, except with respect to national defence and the demands of military defence, as we understood during the first hour of the meeting. I would like you to talk to us about what the government's priorities should be, particularly regarding funding and research, both applied and fundamental.