It’s time for Canada to adopt quantum-safe cryptography

The encryption schemes we use today to safeguard sensitive data could be made obsolete in a world where future quantum computers reach their full potential.

Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 26, 2022. Without quantum-safe cryptography in place, data such as confidential government and business information could be at risk, writes Frank Attaie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY FRANK ATTAIE

February 20, 2023

Over the past year, the Canadian government, industry, and academia have taken important steps to build the country’s future in quantum computing. The recent launch of Canada’s National Quantum Strat...

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