PCCC is delighted to welcome a new member – Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada!

Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada’s Export Credit Agency, fully owned by the Government of Canada. Its mandate is to support Canadian exporters and investors in navigating, managing, and taking on risk, enabling them to grow and succeed in global markets.

Through its unique trade expertise and financial solutions, EDC develops and strengthens trade between Canada and international partners while enhancing Canada’s competitiveness worldwide. From financing and insurance to market intelligence and global connections, EDC provides the tools Canadian companies need to grow beyond borders.

By enabling international trade, EDC creates opportunities for Canadian businesses and contributes to building a stronger, more resilient economy.
With offices across Canada and around the world, EDC remains close both to the Canadian companies it supports and to international buyers integrating Canadian exporters into global supply chains.

We are proud to have EDC within our Chamber community and look forward to fostering even stronger Poland–Canada business ties together.

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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.