Good afternoon to all.
I see that all members are present. I therefore call the meeting to order.
First of all, I'd like to apologize to the witnesses. We are starting the meeting nine minutes late because of a vote in the House.
Welcome to the fourteenth meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the committee is meeting to study quantum computing.
Today’s meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House order of November 25, 2021. Members may attend in person or by Zoom. Those who are attending in person know the public health rules in place, so I am asking them to behave accordingly.
Today we are pleased to welcome Dr. Raymond Laflamme, professor of physics, Canada Research Chair in Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo.
We also welcome Dr. Alireza Yazdi, chief executive director of Anyon Systems, Dr. Philippe St‑Jean, chief executive officer of Nord Quantique, and Mr. Rafal Janik, head of product at Xanadu Quantum Technologies.
Thank you for being with us.
Dr. Laflamme, you have the floor for about six minutes.