Negotiating culture in an era of globalization: The potential for multilateral cooperation

The research analyses the current situation of Canadian policy efforts to promote cultural protectionism in an era of globalization particularly as it affects Canada-U.S. relations. It discusses the notion of the culture and trade quandary in both a theoretical and practical way in the context of ideology and international law and notes the relationship between law and social transformation. Finally, it assesses the concept of a multilateral instrument on cultural cooperation as a viable political project for Canada. International tribunal and court rulings are examined to identify emerging issues and trends in support of the research.