Neeraj Bhalla · Director of Community Outreach, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement.
Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.Read more
Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies.
Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.
Mark Schaan · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Alexandra Dostal · Sr Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement.
Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.Read more
Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies.
Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.
Ian Cameron · Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Sarah Manney · Global Affairs Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies.
Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.Read more
Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement.
Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.
Klara Hupel · Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies.
Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.Read more
Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement.
Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.
Klara Hupel · Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Title: Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Quantum Science and Technology Strategy Implementation Plan (Quantum 2030), with respect to capability development, procurement, and industry participation.
Description: Engagement with federal officials concerning the implementation of Quantum 2030, including priorities for quantum and quantum-secure technologies and their supply chains. Discussions may address pathways for Canadian industry participation, alignment of research, development, and demonstration activities with defence needs, mechanisms to support dual-use technologies, and approaches to testing, validation, and early adoption of quantum capabilities within defence and security contexts, in coordination with trusted allies.Read more
Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies.
Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.
Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement.
Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.
Klara Hupel · Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies.
Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.Read more
Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement.
Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.
Klara Hupel · Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement.
Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.Read more
Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies.
Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.
Nipun Vats · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies.
Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.Read more
Title: Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Quantum Science and Technology Strategy Implementation Plan (Quantum 2030), with respect to capability development, procurement, and industry participation.
Description: Engagement with federal officials concerning the implementation of Quantum 2030, including priorities for quantum and quantum-secure technologies and their supply chains. Discussions may address pathways for Canadian industry participation, alignment of research, development, and demonstration activities with defence needs, mechanisms to support dual-use technologies, and approaches to testing, validation, and early adoption of quantum capabilities within defence and security contexts, in coordination with trusted allies.
Title: Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, with respect to governance, implementation, funding mechanisms, and industry engagement.
Description: Engagement with federal officials regarding the implementation and evolution of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy, including its coordination across departments and agencies, alignment with economic security and industrial policy objectives, and the design of programs intended to support commercialization, industrialization, workforce development, and adoption of quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of industry, mechanisms to improve deployment and procurement pathways, programs and policy changes needed to support the NQS missions, and alignment with allied quantum strategies and international partnerships.
Wendy Hadwen · Assistant Deputy Minister, National Defence (DND)
Darcy Molstad · Commander Canadian Joint Forces Command, National Defence (DND)
Title: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with respect to quantum and related advanced dual-use technologies.
Engagement with federal officials regarding the development and implementation of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy as it relates to strategic dual-use technologies, including quantum technologies. Discussions may include the role of Canadian industry in defence supply chains, approaches to industrial capability development, procurement and innovation mechanisms suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, alignment with allied defence frameworks, and policies and programs intended to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, resilience, and export readiness in support of Canada’s defence and security objectives.Read more
Title: Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Quantum Science and Technology Strategy Implementation Plan (Quantum 2030), with respect to capability development, procurement, and industry participation.
Description: Engagement with federal officials concerning the implementation of Quantum 2030, including priorities for quantum and quantum-secure technologies and their supply chains. Discussions may address pathways for Canadian industry participation, alignment of research, development, and demonstration activities with defence needs, mechanisms to support dual-use technologies, and approaches to testing, validation, and early adoption of quantum capabilities within defence and security contexts, in coordination with trusted allies.
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026.
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