Canada planning for global food emergency, as Ukraine attack risks wheat supply

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Ukraine is one of the world's major wheat exporters and since Russia's attack global wheat prices have risen to levels not seen since 2008.

Ukraine is one of the world's major wheat exporters and since Russia's attack global wheat prices have risen to levels not seen since 2008.

Global Affairs Canada assistant deputy minister Sandra McCardell says Canada is already making contingency plans to support countries that rely heavily on wheat exports from Ukraine. McCardell predicts there will be "a wide range of fall out" from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including food security.Are you in Ukraine? Do you have family in Ukraine? Are you or your family affected? Email Please include your name, location, and contact information if you are willing to speak to a journalist with CTV News.

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