Good afternoon, everyone.
I call this meeting to order.
I would like to start by thanking the witnesses joining us today using the Zoom application.
Welcome to meeting number 16 of the 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 on quantum computing.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the House Order of November 25, 2021. Members are attending in person in the room and remotely using the Zoom application. I would ask all those attending in person to observe the health regulations in effect.
Before we hear from the witnesses who are here today, I would just like to address one small matter with respect to committee business.
We have two budgets to pass. One is for our quantum computing study and the other is for our critical minerals study. This will allow the clerk to initiate the expenditures.
Do I have unanimous consent among committee members to approve both budgets?
I see that all committee members agree.
Then, with no further ado, I will introduce the witnesses.
We welcome Gilles Brassard, professor at Université de Montréal's Department of Computer Science and Operations Research; Shohini Ghose, professor at Wilfrid Laurier University; Kimberley Hall, professor of physics at Dalhousie University's Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science; Marie‑Pierre Ippersiel, president and CEO of PRIMA Québec; and Olivier Gagnon‑Gordillo, executive director at Québec Quantique.
I'd like to thank all the witnesses for being with us this afternoon.
Mr. Brassard, you have the floor for five to six minutes.