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Bernard Duval

Bernard Duval is CEO of Numana, Canada’s non-profit technology accelerator. Numana is the home of Kirq, Canada’s only quantum-safe testbed, where encryption designed to withstand the quantum revolution can be tested and customized.


A quantum-safe Canada can be an early win for the Defence Industrial Strategy  

In an era where warfare increasingly unfolds behind keyboards rather than on battlefields, one of the Defence Industrial Strategy’s first priorities should be preparing Canada not just for cyberattacks, but for the coming era of quantum-powered cyberattacks. 

opinion | BY BERNARD DUVAL | March 16, 2026