Welcome the Saskatchewan Province – Germany Office into the fold of the PCCC

 

We are thrilled to welcome the Germany Office of Saskatchewan Province into the fold of the Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The Provincial Office representing the interests of Saskatchewan in Europe, joins the PCCC with a shared commitment to promoting economic growth.

Canadian Saskatchewan Province, one of the prairie provinces, has a wealth of such resources as agriculture, forestry, oil and critical minerals. The province is also a technological leader in crop science, vaccine and plant protein research, agricultural equipment and clean energy.

Saskatchewan exports nearly 70% of what it produces and is committed to doubling the value of provincial exports by 2030. Saskatchewan is the world’s leading exporter of lentils, peas, canola, flax, oats and durum wheat. The province is the world’s top producer of potash and a major supplier of uranium, with unrealized potential in diamonds, base metals and precious metals.

Saskatchewan Germany Office, one of nine international offices serve to advance Saskatchewan’s growth mandate and support provincial interests by strengthening and leveraging strategic partnerships internationally, and coordinate on behalf of government partners to achieve Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan targets. Office provides exporters and investors with increased support to further navigate business opportunities and increase trade.

The PCCC looks forward to the numerous opportunities that will arise from this partnership, including networking events, trade missions, and cultural exchanges between Polish, Canadian and German communities.

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Bernhard Otterstein was born and educated in Vancouver, Canada, where he graduated with honours from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He has worked with numerous corporate, governmental, and institutional entities in North America, Europe and Asia in the areas of economic analysis, strategic project and investment planning, new market development, as well as cross-cultural communications. He has been directly involved in projects in the fields of real estate, engineering, energy, biotechnology and IT/telecommunications.

Over the past 15 years, Mr. Otterstein has gained first-hand experience in identifying and promoting innovative, emerging technologies and related business opportunities, taking them from early stage to market via private equity investment and the active co-management of several start-up ventures.