PCCC Defence & Security Circle officially inaugurated_June 9

Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce officially inaugurated its Defence & Security Circle, bringing together key stakeholders from government and industry to advance Poland–Canada cooperation in the defence and security sector.
We were honoured to welcome Catherine Godin Ambassador of Canada to Poland, and Deputy Minister Konrad Gołota from the Ministry of State Assets, alongside representatives of the Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A., PGZ Stocznia Wojenna and leading PCCC members active in defence and security: Enamor Ltd., Genetec, Galvion, L3Harris Technologies and CAE.
The discussion focused on opportunities created by the SAFE instrument, strengthening industrial partnerships, and developing joint Poland–Canada defence projects. This marks another important step in deepening bilateral cooperation, this time initiated within the framework of PCCC.
Following the successful CANSEC exhibition, where the first contracts and cooperation agreements were already signed, attention now turns to MSPO 2026 in Kielce, where Canada will serve as the Lead Nation. The momentum behind Poland–Canada defence cooperation continues to grow, creating new opportunities for industry, innovation, and long-term strategic partnership.
Thank you to all attending companies for being with us!

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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.