OCNI and IGEOS Sign Agreement to Strengthen Canada–Poland Nuclear Supply Chain Cooperation

WARSAW, Poland — October 29, 2026 — The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and the Polish Chamber of Power Industry and Environmental Protection (IGEOS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between Canadian and Polish nuclear industry suppliers. The signing took place on the first day of OCNI’s business mission to Poland, organized in collaboration with the Government of Ontario.

The MOU was signed by Ivette Vera-Perez, President & CEO of OCNI, and Bogdan Pilch, General Director of IGEOS at a high-level event attended by senior government representatives including Canada’s Senior Trade Commissioner Maxim Berdichevsky, who delivered greetings on behalf of Canada, and Sophia Arvanitis, Ontario’s Agent-General in London, United Kingdom.

The agreement, which will run for an initial term of three years, identifies the following areas of cooperation:

• Identifying projects and partnership opportunities for Canadian and Polish companies in Poland, Canada and third countries.
• Hosting seminars and workshops in both countries to exchange information and explore further cooperation, including joint ventures.
• Supporting cooperation on nuclear reactors, SMRs and complementary facilities, including radioactive waste management.
• Facilitating collaboration among Canadian and Polish research institutes and universities on nuclear research, development and education.

In addition to the signing ceremony, the event also featured a presentation on the Polish Nuclear Energy Program by Andrzej Sidło, Ministerial Counsellor in the Department of Nuclear Energy, Ministry of Energy, Poland. A networking lunch then brought together 50 representatives from Polish companies and 33 representatives from Canadian delegation companies to discuss potential business relationships and areas of mutual interest.

The OCNI business mission to Poland will continue this week, with coordination and support from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Warsaw, including Arkadiusz Wysocki and Adam Kalinski of the Canadian Embassy in Poland.

About OCNI

The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) is the leading advocate for Canada’s nuclear supply chain, promoting the production of safe, clean, and dependable nuclear electricity. Representing over 250 member companies, OCNI’s network includes leading suppliers of engineering, manufacturing, and technical services to the Canadian and international nuclear marketplace.

About IGEOS

The Polish Chamber of Power Industry and Environmental Protection (IGEOS) is a non-profit, self-governing economic organization representing Polish power industry enterprises. With origins in 1992 and court registration in 1993, IGEOS brings together more than 150 member companies, including electricity producers, design companies, equipment manufacturers, construction and engineering firms, and professional service providers, including companies active in or interested in the nuclear sector.