Inpho CEO, Joe Costello, sat down with François-Philippe Champagne and Jenna Sudds P.C., M.P. to discuss the future of the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC).
Just as lithium and rare earth minerals are critical for the batteries and motors that enable electrification, compound semiconductors are the foundation for photonics which will enable future communication including the adoption of AI.
Canada holds a unique and strategic asset in the CPFC, but it is operating below scale. We're presented with a once-in-a-generation nation building opportunity to commercialize, modernize and expand this crown jewel.
Here’s how it will build value for Canadians :
✅ 10,000+ new careers across high-tech, manufacturing, and supporting industries.
✅ 4–5x economic multiplier effect, with every dollar invested returning $4–$5 across the supply chain.
✅Contribute to Canada's 5% NATO commitment
✅ Secure sovereign semiconductor supply for our most sensitive data centres
✅ Catalyze domestic innovation
✅ Position Canada as a global AI powerhouse
Canada has what the world needs. Let’s deliver.
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