We are pleased to share that our colleagues Theo Ling, Usman Sheikh, Conrad Flaczyk, and Matthew Cook have authored the Canada chapter on Quantum Computing for the Global Legal Insights: Special Report 2026.
Canada maintains a substantial ecosystem for quantum technologies, anchored by university research hubs, public–private labs, and a growing base of domestic vendors. The federal approach remains policy‑led rather than statute‑led: Ottawa has prioritised targeted funding, international coordination, and sector‑specific oversight over an omnibus quantum statute. As commercial pilots mature, organisations in financial services, telecommunications, life sciences, critical infrastructure, and the public sector face a three‑part legal agenda: governance and compliance planning for post‑quantum cryptography (PQC); export‑control readiness for controlled items and know‑how; and modernisation of risk disclosures, contracts, and incident‑response frameworks.
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Note: this article was first published in Global Legal Group – Quantum Computing 2026
