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MONTRÉAL, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - McKinsey projects quantum technologies could unlock over $2 trillion USD in global value by 2035 (McKinsey Digital 2024). The National Research Council of Canada estimates quantum could contribute over 3% of national GDP (Doyletech 2020)—surpassing the economic footprint of Canada's aerospace sector.
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