OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 19, 2026 /CNW/ - The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will travel to Poland and France from February 17 to 20, 2026, to advance Canada's energy priorities and support trade diversification and bilateral investment.

The Minister will begin his trip in Warsaw, Poland, focusing on nuclear energy. He will then travel to Paris, France, to participate in the International Energy Agency (IEA) 2026 Ministerial meeting and the Canadian Critical Minerals Forum.

Virtual media availability
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 7:45 p.m. CET / 1:45 p.m. ET

Opening remarks at Canadian Critical Minerals Forum
Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. CET

For non-livestreamed engagements, all accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

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