Canadian trappers wrestle with loss of Russia, Ukraine fur markets | AFP

Canada is the world’s largest producer of wild furs, but few manage to make a living anymore solely in the fur trade, which dates back 400 years to the first Indigenous trades of pelts to European explorers. Now, Canada’s oldest industry will have to cope with the lack of access to markets in Ukraine and Russia -- the latter being the world’s second-largest for fur but facing Canadian and allied economic sanctions. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only