Embassy of Poland, Ottawa

🚴‍♀️ 3 June marks World Bicycle Day – a global celebration of cycling as a healthy, sustainable, and accessible means of transport.

💪 This year, we cycled across Ottawa under the theme “Ride Together, Grow Stronger”.

👩‍🎓 We were delighted to welcome students from the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est joining us in recognition of International Children's Day, celebrated on 1 June as we combined this two UN events. Youths had the opportunity to take part in a raffle and win wonderful prizes generously provided by the embassies of United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Austria and Spain.

🇵🇱 World Bicycle Day is celebrated annually thanks to the efforts of Professor Leszek Sibilski, a Polish-American sociologist and activist whose initiative led to its official recognition by the United Nations in 2018.

With Poland being one of the signatory countries of the UNESCO initiative ,,Bicycle for All: Bicycle for Sustainable and Healthy Lifestyles” we were pleased to be joined by representatives of the other signatory countries: Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Austria.

📃 We were honoured to receive a proclamation handed to Ambassador Witold Dzielski by the Deputy Mayor of the City of Ottawa, Jeff Leiper and Councillor Teresa Kavanagh, declaring 3 June 2026 as World Bicycle Day in Ottawa. Notably, Canada Capital city was the first one in the world to officially recognise World Bicycle Day.

🌳 Our sincere appreciation goes to the National Capital Commission, represented by CEO Tobi Nussbaum, for its stewardship of the region’s extensive network of pathways, parks, and green spaces, which make events such as this possible.

🤝 We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of this year’s partners and supporters for their commitment to promoting cycling, active transportation, and community engagement. Special thanks to the European Union National Institutes for Culture and Spain, which currently holds the chairmanship of EUNIC in Ottawa.

🚲 We would also like to recognise Vélo Canada Bikes and Bike Ottawa, whose advocacy and educational initiatives continue to advance cycling and active transportation across our communities.

🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you on Ottawa’s roads, pathways, and trails!

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Polacy światu وزارة الخارجية - الإمارات العربية المتحدة MoFA UAE Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est

📣 International Trade Fair for Drones and Anti-Drone Systems DRONE SECURITY EXPO.

• 7 – 8 October 2026
• EXPO Kraków, Poland

🔗👉 https://dronesecurityexpo.pl/en

DRONE SECURITY EXPO brings together market leaders, innovators, and decision-makers, presenting the latest solutions in the field of drones and airspace protection.

❓Who should attend?

Manufacturers and distributors of drones and counter-drone systems, drone operators, including military, police, and border guard units, as well as software developers, consulting firms, training centres, and professionals who use drones, such as civil engineers, scientists, and filmmakers.

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Held under the honorary patronage of Polish Minister of Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Government Security Center, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, and AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow.

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Rządowe Centrum Bezpieczeństwa, Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu - PAIH, Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza w Krakowie, Targi w Krakowie, Polacy światu

Honouring the veterans of Monte Cassino, reflecting on their sacrifice, and remembering those who fought for freedom were at the heart of a commemorative ceremony held at the National Field of Honour in Pointe-Claire, Québec, on 31 May.

🇵🇱🤝🇨🇦 Ambassador Witold Dzielski spoke about the courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood in arms of those who served, as well as the enduring bonds forged between Poles and Canadians through shared service and a common commitment to freedom. Together with Poland’s Consul General Izabela Fabjańska-Potapczuk and Military Attaché Captain (Navy) Paweł Podgórny, we paid tribute to the Polish servicemen and women whose service and sacrifice continue to inspire future generations.

A commemorative bench dedicated to the memory of the Battle of Monte Cassino and the Polish veterans resting in the cemetery was unveiled, an initiative of the Polish War Veterans Society of Marshal J. Piłsudski.

Our sincere thanks go to the Last Post Fund - Fonds du Souvenir for its stewardship of the National Field of Honour and its unwavering commitment to preserving the memory of those who served.

We also thank all those engaged in making the event a success, as well as the participants, including the Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia, Speaker of the House of Commons, the Canadian Armed Forces, The Royal Canadian Legion, Service de police de la Ville de Montréal - SPVM, clergy, and members of Polonia organisations. The presence of the centenarian veterans made this commemoration especially meaningful.

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📣 On Thursday, 4 June 2026 (Corpus Christi), the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ottawa and the Consular Section will be closed.

Normal office hours will resume on 5 June 2026.

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🇵🇱 W czwartek, 4 czerwca 2026 r. (Boże Ciało), Ambasada Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w Ottawie oraz Wydział Konsularny będą nieczynne.

Normalne godziny urzędowania zostaną wznowione 5 czerwca 2026 r.

🤝 Business discussions, negotiations, and conversations creating new opportunities between Polish and Canadian defence companies during CANSEC continued well into the late evenings.

Here, from a reception hosted by the Embassy of Poland and the Canada–Poland Parliamentary Friendship Group, chaired by 🇨🇦 MP Dr. Helena Jaczek.

Many thanks to our speakers: 🇵🇱 Deputy Minister Konrad Gołota and 🇨🇦 Parliamentary Secretary Yasir Naqvi.

Spotkajmy się tam, gdzie bije nasze serce! 🇵🇱

Polonia Camp 2026 to druga edycja wydarzenia, które integruje młodą Polonię z całego świata! Naszą misją jest budowanie globalnej wspólnoty, opartej na polskiej tożsamości, kulturze i wspólnym dziedzictwie – w duchu współpracy, rozwoju i inspiracji. Wydarzenie jest skierowane do osób w wieku 18–30 lat, mieszkających poza granicami RP identyfikujących się jako osoby polskiego pochodzenia.

📌 Gdzie się spotykamy?

W wyjątkowej przestrzeni Kampusu SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences, otoczeni naturą i energią spotkań, które zapamiętasz na długo.

Polonia Camp to cykliczne wydarzenie, którego celem jest integracja, aktywizacja i promocja młodego pokolenia Polonii oraz Polaków mieszkających poza granicami kraju. Misją wydarzenia jest budowanie globalnej wspólnoty opartej na polskiej tożsamości, kulturze i dziedzictwie, a także wzmacnianie więzi międzypokoleniowych oraz rozwijanie międzynarodowej współpracy w ramach młodzieżowych środowisk polonijnych.

Katalizatorem tych działań są inspirujące dyskusje, merytoryczne warsztaty oraz prezentacje osiągnięć współczesnej polskiej nauki, kultury i gospodarki.

Polonia Camp 2026 łączy networking z rozrywką — w programie znajdą się koncerty, spotkania z wybitnymi przedstawicielami świata nauki, sportu, kultury i polityki oraz przestrzeń do dialogu i wspólnego działania młodzieży.

Patronat: Marszałek Senat Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej.

🔗 Informacja i program dostępny na stronie: www.poloniacamp.eu/articles/program

🇵🇱 Are you 18–30 years old, living outside Poland, and of Polish heritage? This opportunity is designed for you.

🌐 Polonia Camp brings together young members of the Polish diaspora from around the world to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen their ties to Poland.

🤝 Participants engage in high-level discussions, expert-led workshops, and presentations showcasing contemporary Polish achievements in science, culture, and the economy.

Key details:

• Free participation
• Accommodation provided
• Partial travel reimbursement (~650 USD)
• Event conducted in Polish (communicative proficiency required)

📆 July 23–26, 2026
📍 SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences

❗ Registration is now open – limited spots available
(Please note: registration does not guarantee acceptance.)

🔗 For more information and registration, visit the Polonia Camp website 👉 https://poloniacamp.eu/

🎬 Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ8Lx9i2mMM

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The Kosciuszko Foundation Instytut Spraw Publicznych Stowarzyszenie "Wspólnota Polska"

🏃‍♂️International Hallers' Run is arround the corner!

🎁 One lucky participant will win a round-trip ticket to Poland with LOT Polish Airlines. Additional prizes await!

⚠️ Spaces are limited. Register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115129/international-hallers-run

ℹ️ When and where?

June 13 in the beautiful Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

International Hallers' Run, where health, history, and fun come together!

🔗 Watch the recap of last year's edition: TVP Polonia : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN7BiavsZCg

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💬 "The heart of our calculations beats to the rhythm of the future."

📣 Poznań University of Technology has installed the IQM Quantum Computer, further strengthening Poland’s role in the rapidly evolving field of quantum technology.

🎦👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJTZrY2iwjI&t=40s

🔢 Poland’s strong scientific traditions in physics, mathematics, and cryptography provide a solid foundation for the country to be an active contributor to this area of research and its implementation.

🇵🇱 Digital sovereignty, and the role quantum technologies play in becoming a new pillar of critical infrastructure protection, are at the heart of Poland’s Quantum Policy, implemented by the government and the Ministry of Digital Affairs.

🛡️ By helping shape Europe’s and the world’s technological future and developing a robust research and industrial ecosystem, Poland sees quantum technologies as an important opportunity for both national security and a modern, competitive economy.

🎓 Looking to study at a modern academic institution, a leader in innovation, and a strategic partner to industry? 👇

🔗 Explore study opportunities for international candidates: https://put.poznan.pl/en/article/poznan-university-technology-has-opened-its-recruitment-foreign-candidates

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Polacy światu Ministerstwo Cyfryzacji Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego Politechnika Poznańska Eunice European University NAWA Narodowa Agencja Wymiany Akademickiej Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej

Defence industry cooperation, strategic outlooks, investment priorities, and new business opportunities arising from the growing partnership between Poland and Canada were at the centre of the “Polish–Canadian Defence Industry Forum”, opened by Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Polish Embassy in Ottawa, as well as at the discussion panel “Poland: NATO’s Defence Investment Powerhouse” at CANSEC - Canada's leading defence, security & emerging technology event.

💬 The forum and panel brought together officials responsible for defence procurement, capability development, and modernisation priorities, including Undersecretary of State Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of State Assets Konrad Gołota, Patrick Kelly of Canada’s Defence Investment Agency, Col. Bogdan Frasoński of Poland’s Armament Policy Department, Col. S.A. Thompson of Canada’s Department of National Defence, Scott Davy of Public Services and Procurement Canada, Vice President of the Management Board of the Polish Armaments Group Jan Grabowski, and John Bason, representing WB ELECTRONICS - reflecting the growing importance of government-to-government and industry cooperation between both countries.

🇵🇱🤝🇨🇦 As noted by Minister David McGuinty, Poland’s approach to defence policy offers an important example of determined and decisive action. Poland’s defence sector continues to grow, while strengthening ties between Poland and Canada creates new opportunities that will benefit both countries.

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Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA Ministerstwo Aktywów Państwowych

Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, held bilateral talks in Ottawa with Canada’s Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty.

The ministers signed a Letter of Intent paving the way for deeper Polish-Canadian defence industry cooperation, including in the fields of drones and emerging technologies. They also discussed new commercial opportunities, the joint Polish-Canadian presence on NATO’s Eastern Flank, and continued support for Ukraine.

The Polish-Canadian brotherhood-in-arms, rooted in a strong shared history, has an even stronger future ahead.

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Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej Wojsko Polskie Department of National Defence Canadian Armed Forces Magdalena Sobkowiak Konrad Gołota Canadian Commercial Corporation - Corporation commerciale canadienne

Photo: Cpl. Wojciech Król/MON