Canada’s natural gas system, and its potential to support LNG exports, was the focus of a recent discussion between Energy for a Secure Future, Tourmaline Oil, TC Energy and representatives of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ottawa.
The Polish delegation included:
- Mr. Mateusz Stąsiek, Minister-Counsellor and Desk Officer for Canada at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
- Mr. Konrad Kurzawa, Department of the Americas at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and
- Ms. Joanna Jurewicz, First Counsellor, Political and Economic Division, Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ottawa.
The exchange centred on how Canada could contribute to long-term energy security for Poland and Europe through natural gas and LNG, and where continued engagement would be most valuable. Participants discussed Canada’s existing energy system, transmission infrastructure, and export pathways, with particular attention paid to Atlantic Canada and northern corridors given their geographic relevance to European markets.
Polish representatives noted Poland’s role not only as an LNG importer, but also as a regional energy hub distributing gas to other European countries. As a result, the discussion focused on Canada’s potential contribution within a broader European energy context.
ESF was joined by industry representatives from Tourmaline Oil, Canada’s largest natural gas producer, represented by Tim Shaw, Public Affairs Lead, and TC Energy, one of North America’s largest natural gas transmission companies, represented by Chris Vivone, Director, Government Relations. Their participation helped ground the discussion in the realities of upstream supply, transmission capacity, and LNG export readiness.
As part of the exchange, ESF outlined its role in supporting informed and practical dialogue among industry, Indigenous partners, and policymakers, particularly in regions where infrastructure development and export opportunities are being considered. The discussion reinforced that energy security is a shared priority and that continued dialogue will be important as Canada and European partners assess where cooperation can add the most value.
