Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 6, 2017
• Invested on: February 01, 2019

Raymond Laflamme, O.C.
Waterloo, Ontario

An extraordinary researcher and administrator, Raymond Laflamme has helped transform Waterloo into a global quantum powerhouse. Professor of physics and Research Chair at the University of Waterloo, he is the founding director of the Institute for Quantum Computing, a world-leading research centre. Beyond his exemplary leadership, he has also pioneered theoretical and experimental approaches to quantum information processing and quantum error correction. Through his efforts, he has helped position Canada at the forefront of the next revolution in this field.