Minister Hodgson advances energy security and international partnerships in Poland and France
PARIS, Feb. 20, 2026 /CNW/ - Canada is strengthening domestic and international economic and energy security by working with allies to diversify trade, secure investment and sell our best-in-class energy and minerals to the world.This week, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, visited Warsaw, Poland, and Paris, France, to advance these priorities.In Poland, Minister Hodgson made progress on the Canada–Poland strategic partnership announced by Prime Ministers Carney and Tusk in August 2025, advancing the potential for Poland to choose Canadian technology to build its second nuclear power plant, highlighting its strong fit for Poland's long-term goals. The Minister also affirmed Canada's readiness to mobilize our nuclear expertise and industrial capacity, as well as federal support, should Poland move forward with Canadian partnership on its nuclear energy buildout.The Minister also participated in meetings with business and government officials and discussed opportunities for new Canada–Poland energy trade and collaboration across areas such as liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, offshore wind and grid modernization technologies.The Minister then attended the International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial Meeting in Paris, France, where he met with leaders from the European Union, New Zealand, Norway, Türkiye and the United Kingdom and chaired a critical minerals dialogue with government and industry leaders, to match French and European investors with Canadian mining investment opportunities. Pointing to Canada's 2025 G7 Presidency and our introduction of the Canada-led Critical Minerals Production Alliance, Minister Hodgson reiterated that Canada is a stable, reliable partner for energy and mining investment and trade.Minister Hodgson also announced up to $15 million ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
