Canada in talks to sell nuclear-power technology, LNG to Poland

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Photo by MATTHIEU RONDEL/AFP via Getty ImagesCanada is seeking to sell nuclear-power technology as well as liquefied natural gas to Poland and has held talks about building an atomic reactor in the eastern European country, Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe initiative comes as Ottawa boosts efforts to diversify its exports away from the United States amid an escalating trade war with President Donald Trump. Canada is set to compete with the U.S., as well as France, for a deal to build what would be Poland’s second nuclear power plant.The government in Warsaw earlier chose U.S. firms Westinghouse Electric Co. and Bechtel Group Inc. to construct Poland’s first nuclear facility as the country seeks to ween itself off dirty and expensive coal power. Washington has said it expects to win further nuclear contracts in Poland, a NATO ally which has bought jets and other military gear from the U.S.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“The conversation is very positive and there’s a lot of motivation,” Sidhu told Bloomberg News about the nuclear energy talks during a visit to Poland. “I’m very optimistic.”Canada can offer a stable supply of uranium and is looking to help with financing the nuclear project, Sidhu said after speaking with Poland’s energy and finance ministers. Furthermore, resource-rich Canada could sell LNG to Baltic Sea terminals in swap deals, he added.Sidhu also visited a defence fair in Kielce, Poland, where he headed a delegation that included a record group of more than Canadian 200 companies. Tariff tensions could help Canada win more business, he said.“Large trading partners present a lot of uncertainty,” Sidhu said. “With the instability around trading patterns, folks are looking to Canada for that stable, reliable partnership because they know we won’t cut anybody off.”We apologize, but this video has failed to load.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.