This week, the Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce was proudly represented at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce by its President Bernhard Otterstein, Vice Presidents Areta Kempińska and George Havaris, as well as PCCC Board Members, marking a strong PCCC presence at this year’s edition, where Canada took center stage as the Lead Nation.

Featuring Canada’s largest-ever delegation to an international defense trade show, TeamCanada brought together over 250 companies and organizations alongside 400+ delegates. The Canada Pavilion was a vibrant hub throughout the week, showcasing innovation, high-level security dialogue, and new commercial opportunities.

The event highlighted the growing strength of our bilateral relationship — marked by high-level engagements with Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty, Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak – Kamysz and Ambassador – designate of Canada to Poland Emmanuelle Lamoureux.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Embassy of Canada | Ambassade du Canada for their outstanding leadership in coordinating Canada’s presence, as well as to all PCCC Board Members and member companies who represented our business community in Kielce.

Great conversations, strong partnerships, and exciting momentum for Polish-Canadian trade!