Did you know that Canadian companies employ more than 12,000 people in Poland? The newest addition to this growing business community is Hatch, joining a long list of Canadian firms that recognize Poland as a competitive, high-growth investment destination. With its dynamic economy and strategic location, Poland serves not only as a strong domestic market but also as a gateway to Central and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine.

Poland and Canada Announce Deeper Strategic Cooperation

On August 25, 2025, Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Warsaw to announce a renewed and expanded bilateral partnership. The two leaders emphasized cooperation in energy, defense, aviation, and efforts to counter emerging global threats. Support for Ukraine and the strengthening of NATO were central themes.

Prime Minister Tusk described the Canadian–Polish partnership as “exemplary”, highlighting shared democratic values and a relationship free from political disputes.

Energy Cooperation as a Cornerstone of the Partnership

Both nations committed to expanding collaboration across nuclear power, hydrogen technology, and renewable energy. Energy security was one of the most important topics discussed in Warsaw.

Tusk noted that Poland needs reliable partners to accelerate its nuclear and renewable transition, calling Canada’s experience “indispensable.”

Key areas of cooperation include:

• Large- and small-scale nuclear projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)

• Development of clean hydrogen technologies

• Joint efforts on Poland’s second nuclear power plant

• Broader renewable energy collaboration

Defense Cooperation and Support for Ukraine

Poland reaffirmed that it will not deploy troops to Ukraine but will instead focus on logistics, border protection, and EU eastern-front security. Canada expressed full support for this approach.

Prime Minister Carney highlighted Poland’s central role in the regional security framework:

• Over 45,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained with Canada’s support

• Canada plans to quadruple its NATO contribution by 2030

• The two countries will expand cooperation in the defense industry, technology, and military training

Both leaders reiterated their long-term commitment to helping Ukraine defend itself and rebuild after the war.

Advancing Aviation and Technological Innovation

Aviation was another major area of discussion. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in:

• Pilot training and simulation technologies

• Joint aviation safety initiatives under the Safer Skies program

• Collaborative opportunities connected to Poland’s purchase of new aircraft manufactured in Quebec

Prime Minister Tusk noted that long-standing involvement of Canadian aviation engine manufacturers in Poland provides a foundation for future industrial partnerships.

Broader Cooperation: Trade, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Threats

Poland and Canada pledged to intensify economic ties through increased trade missions, energy cooperation and industrial collaboration. Since the introduction of the CETA trade agreement, bilateral trade has doubled.

The leaders also discussed cooperation in:

• Cybersecurity and countering disinformation

• Border and maritime security

• Tackling illegal migration, smuggling, and hybrid threats

Poland remains Canada’s largest trading partner in Central and Eastern Europe, with exports to Canada reaching USD 2.26 billion and imports USD 1.08 billion in 2024—continuing Poland’s long-standing trade surplus.