Can Canada make up for Ukraine grain?

Ukraine is the breadbasket of Europe in times of peace. Now that war has initiated the most significant global food security crises in generations, other breadbasket nations face opportunities — and barriers — in filling the void.

But what could Canada’s role be? According to the latest report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), this country could indeed help alleviate depleting grain reserves worldwide.

There are many caveats, though. Infrastructure limitations, little production of key commodities, the needs of domestic farmers and ranchers, as well as generally low fluid global stocks, all limit what Canada can do.