Numeum and TECHNATION welcome France–Canada Quantum Declaration and Call for Deeper Cooperation on Strategic Digital Technologies

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Numeum, France’s leading digital industry association, and TECHNATION, Canada’s leading information technology association, welcome the joint declaration signed by the Governments of France and Canada to strengthen cooperation in quantum science and technology.

The declaration reflects a shared recognition that quantum technologies will play a critical role in shaping future economic growth, technological leadership, security and resilience. It also sends a strong signal about the importance of international cooperation between trusted partners in the development of strategic technologies.

For Numeum and TECHNATION, this declaration represents an important milestone in a broader agenda for France–Canada cooperation across strategic digital technologies.

As artificial intelligence, advanced computing, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure and quantum technologies become increasingly interconnected, strengthening collaboration between innovation ecosystems will be essential to maintaining competitiveness, resilience and technological sovereignty.

The priorities identified by both governments – including research and development, commercialisation, talent development, intellectual property protection, supply chain resilience and trusted international partnerships – are closely aligned with the challenges currently facing the digital sector in our countries.

Building on their longstanding relationship, Numeum and TECHNATION are committed to deepening cooperation between the French and Canadian technology ecosystems.

Together, both organisations will work to:

• Strengthen business-to-business connections between French and Canadian technology companies;
• Promote collaboration on strategic technologies, including quantum, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud and advanced computing;
• Support policy dialogue on digital resilience, strategic autonomy and trusted technology partnerships;
• Foster closer links between industry, research institutions and public authorities;
• Identify opportunities for joint innovation, investment and market development.

Véronique Torner, President of Numeum, said:

“Canada and France have all the ingredients needed to build a stronger technology partnership: world-class talent, innovative companies, leading research institutions and a shared commitment to open and trusted innovation. We look forward to expanding our collaboration in the years ahead.”

Kevin d’Entremont, President and CEO of TECHNATION, said:

“Canada and France share common values and complementary strengths, and this declaration provides a strong foundation to build deeper, long-term cooperation across critical digital sectors. By connecting our innovation ecosystems and scaling joint efforts in strategic digital technologies, we can drive growth, investment and real-world impact. We look forward to building on this momentum together.”

As strategic technologies become increasingly central to economic competitiveness and national resilience, cooperation between trusted partners will be more important than ever.

Numeum and TECHNATION stand ready to support the implementation of this shared vision and to strengthen long-term collaboration between the French and Canadian digital sectors.