Black Sea grain deal extension vital to avoid ‘further shocks,’ Canada says

Canada is calling for the extension of the Black Sea grain deal, which allows for the use of Ukrainian ports for food grain shipments during the ongoing war.

The deal, which is set to expire on Monday, is crucial to avoid “further shocks” to the system, Global Affairs Canada told Global News on Friday.

“Canada calls for the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative for as long as it is needed to avoid any further shocks to global food systems already strained by Russia’s…