On June 8, 2023, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada said Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) had issued a joint statement on quantum science and technology during a ministerial meeting in Ottawa. The release said the statement committed both governments to increase collaboration in the field.
The department said the statement covers open and rigorous research, research security, and the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in quantum science and technology. It also says Canada and the UK would support market development, supply chains, and workforce development for quantum products. The official text appears in the Canada-UK partnership announcement.