Canada Courts Poland with Nuclear Tech and LNG Amid Shift in Trade Winds
Canada is actively courting Poland to help add nuclear capacity to its energy mix. The country's natural resources minister, Sidhu, described talks as 'very positive' and expressed optimism about Canada's chances of securing a deal. He highlighted that Canada could back a reactor project with a reliable uranium supply and explore financing options.
Canada will be competing against the US and France for the contract to build Poland's second nuclear plant. Warsaw has previously partnered with Westinghouse Electric and Bechtel on its first facility, which is being built to replace expensive, high-emissions coal. The US has signaled it expects to secure additional nuclear deals in Poland, a NATO member that has also been purchasing American military equipment.
Ottawa's push to spread Canada's exports beyond the US aligns with a broader effort to increase trade stability amid tariff battles with President Donald Trump. Sidhu emphasized that large trading partners present uncertainty, and Canada offers a stable and reliable partnership. He made these remarks during a visit that included meetings with Poland's energy and finance ministers.