Michał – PCCC

George Havaris_Treasurer

George Havaris is an English law-qualified lawyer (Solicitor or the Senior Courts of England and Wales) and a Partner at B2R Law (Warsaw).

Focusing primarily on the corporate and banking sectors, he has vast experience in working cross-border M&A and financing transactions. He heads both the Canada desk and English law desk at B2R Law. He routinely advises both domestic and international clients (corporates, private equity sponsors, venture capital funds and strategic investors) on their cross-border M&A and financing activity, as well as lenders and borrowers on secured and unsecured investment grade, leveraged and emerging market financings (syndicated, club and bilateral loans), mezzanine as well as debt restructurings.

George is also a recognized lawyer in the emerging Polish cannabis industry, serving as an expert panelist at the Central European Cannabis Forum for the past few years. He’s led workshops and lectures for businesses looking to break into this exciting new field.

Prior to relocating to Warsaw, George spent several years in the Banking and Corporate departments at Linklaters LLP in London, Moscow. George has also had the privilege of living and working in various counties, including: Canada, Greece, UK (Scotland and England), Poland and Russia.

George is a Registered Foreign Lawyer with the Regional Chamber of Legal Advisors (OIRP) in Warsaw and the President of the Supervisory Board of HERMES (the Association of Greek Entrepreneurs in Poland).

George is originally from Toronto, Canada, and has over 15 years of experience in the legal profession.

Canada Club Pub Night – 2019.09.20

Please join us for another informal gathering of the Canadian community of Warsaw and their friends, Friday, September 20th, 2019 from 16:00 to 20:00 at The Canada Club of the Canadian Embassy, Matejki 1/5 Str. You are encouraged to invite other friends of Canada or fellow Canadians who could be interested in joining us. A cash bar will be available. Looking forward to seeing you!

Confirmations should be send to: a.nowak@pccc.pl

Nicolas Rytel

Member of the Audit Committee

Nicolas Rytel is a partner at Ernst and Young Audit Polska /Poland FAAS Leader. Nicolas has over 20 years of audit experience in the US and Eastern Europe, including Russia, Poland and Slovenia; broad, comprehensive in serving multinational corporations in the technology and media, consumer products, retail and telecommunications industries as well as extensive SEC and SOX experience. Nicolas is an expert in reporting under IFRS and US GAAP, as well as, conducting integrated audits (SOX 404).

Nicholas has extensive experience in serving national and international companies, particularly in the retail, industrial and public sector. List of clients includes: Tech Data, Globe Trade Centre, MIDAS, Dr Gerard, Stanley Black & Decker, Hines, Colliers International, Skanska, PHILIPS, WARNER BROS, SECO/WARWICK, CEDC International, ORACLE, Curver Poland, Fedex Express Polska.

Academic CV and training: Bachelor of Commerce, Specialist in Finance and Accounting from University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Nicolas has a high level of technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and Local GAAP. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the US (CPA). Nicolas is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Andrzej Siess_Vice-President

Andrzej Siess was born in Łódź and educated at Wroclaw University. He has lived in Warsaw since 1980. At the beginning of 90’s last century he has begun to cooperate with Raben, Dutch family company owned which established its logistics business 27 years ago in Poland. Now days Raben Group runs its business in Poland and CEE region. Raben employs 10.000 people, have 1.000.000 sqm for rent and manage 8.000 trucks in daily business. He has worked as Board Adviser to Raben Group Management for many years. Also represents Raben in Foreign Chambers of Commerce as well as Domestic and International Institutions like Polish Chamber of Commerce, Polish Investment & Trade Agency and many others.

Canada wins gold for 26th time

Canada is once again champions at the 2016 IIHF World Tournament held in Moscow and St Petersburg May 6-22. The Canadian team entered as returning champions defeating Finland 2-0 in the final match.

Air Canada Rouge launches Warsaw-Toronto flights

Air Canada are delighted to launch direct flights between Warsaw and Toronto from June 15, 2016. This is a summer season addition that will be operated by Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada’s leisure carrier. The flights will be flown with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering a choice of premium and economy cabins

The flights will be flown with Boeing 767-300ER aircraft offering a choice of premium and economy cabins. The flights will operate four times weekly with service ending for the season on September 30, 2016.

Paul Fogo_Secretary

Paul Fogo is a managing partner in JF Legal Jakubaszek & Fogo sp. k. Previously for 12 years he was an attorney in US-Canadian law firm with three offices in Poland. Mr. Fogo is married and he and his wife, Elizabeth, have one child, Matthew. Paul lives in Poland almost 20 years. Paul focuses his practice on advising both foreign and local investors on EU law, share purchase agreements, technology licensing agreements, real estate acquisition and development. Paul received his law degree from the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC in 1998. While finishing his law degree, he studied Polish commercial law at Jagiellonian University in Kraków. Prior to entering law school Paul worked for ten years as a real estate agent.

New eTA requirment for travel to Canada

Travel to Canada now requires all visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly or transit through Canada to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Until September 29, 2016, travellers who do not have an eTA can board their flight as long as they have appropriate travel documents, such as a valid passport.

Entry requirements for other methods of travel (land, sea) have not changed.

The eTA can be obtained via an online application that takes a few minutes to complete and costs CAD $7. To find out if you need an eTA and to apply online, please see this link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp

Xavier Dolan takes home Grand Prix award at Cannes

Quebec director Xavier Dolan is feeling proud after winning the pretigious second-place Grand Prix at the 69th Cannes Film Festival for “Juste la fin du monde”

Quebec director Xavier Dolan is feeling proud after winning the pretigious second-place Grand Prix at the 69th Cannes Film Festival for “Juste la fin du monde” (It’s only the end of the world).

The young 27-year old filmmaker is not new to the international stage as he made his first foray into the Canne festival in 2009 with “J’ai tue ma mere” (I killed my mother), which he wrote when he was only 17.

Canada Day Picnic 2015

A fun and lively afternoon was had by all at the 2015 Canada Day Picnic which took place on June 28^th at Wilanów Golf Park in Warsaw.

The 150 adults and children who attended were treated to races and tug-o-war, craft activities, mini-golf, trivia quiz and barbecue. A new highlight of this year’s picnic was a line dancing performance by Strefa Country followed by a group lesson that had guests of all ages tapping and moving to Shania Twain.

The Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce sincerely wish to thank our supporters for thier contribution to making this year’s picnic a success. The picnic is an event not only to celebrate Canada’s national day but also for families and friends to come together to share fun and pride in their communities.

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