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Although Canada enjoys good relations with the EU, it does not constitute a priority for Europe, which is a global economic player much like the United States. One can wonder whether the interest and political will are strong enough for the EU and, if so, what negotiating clout Canada could display to reach a favourable agreement in this asymmetric situation. One can also wonder if this new "Europeanization" policy is genuine or if Canada's efforts to revitalize its relationship with the EU have more to do with the fact that it is looking to find an alternative to a stalling NAFTA model and reduce its dependence on the United States. Political and structural differences may ultimately prove insurmountable, as Canada has embraced the NAFTA regulatory model and a CETA could therefore trigger a clash between two irreconcilable approaches to economic regulation. These are the article's main arguments. Adapted from the source document.

What must we do to create a judicial global space that not only responds to the concerns of public & private actors but also introduces regulatory mechanisms for markets & behaviors? There is not only one, but two likely formulae, corresponding to two different international cooperation traditions, whether common interest & law are privileged or, on the contrary, the autonomy of actors & public or private behavior codes. While the multilateral path is not seen anymore as a short-term promissory option, some believe that the bilateral & regional options feature a number of advantages, such as functioning as an institutional laboratory, & having the ability to easily unravel the tension between individual concerns & the general interest. This work explores the terms of the current debate in light of the impossible triangle of international cooperation, using investment & competition as case study. Adapted from the source document.