in principle of the Canada and European
Comprehensive Trade Agreement that all
sort of brings more attention to Poland as
one of the EU countries.”
Former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s
visit to Canada in 2012 led to the signing of a
new tax convention that will reduce tax bar-
riers and encourage increased trade and in-
vestment between the two countries.
The Canada-Poland CCT was formed in
June of 1994 to assist Poland, which as
of 1990 was transitioning from the com-
munist dominance of the Polish People’s
Republic since 1945 to a market economy.
The chamber is dedicated to the promo-
tion, development, and expansion of busi-
ness, trade, and investment opportunities
between Canada and Poland. Its other role
is to develop relationships and networking
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