Thank you.
The National Quantum Strategy, which represents a $360 million investment over seven years, was announced just a few weeks ago. It's a great first step.
On the other hand, this initial strategy, if I can call it that, uses existing programs to distribute funds very evenly but also randomly in response to small grant applications from small groups across the country. This approach will yield some nice research, but it will be uncoordinated, and that will prevent it from being a moonshot program. So it's time to be a little more strategic.
That's why I really like the idea of moonshot programs. The most important thing is to support centres of excellence in quantum research, which are few and far between in this country. They can really help bring the community together. With their ecosystem and research excellence, they're able to produce the results needed to make moonshot programs happen. That takes resources, obviously.
In short, my message is that we need to put a little more strategy in the National Quantum Strategy.