1. The geography of international trade Global trade patterns Canada’s trade patterns with the world Canada’s (changing) trade patterns with the United States

2. Regional trading agreements NAFTA, EU, MERCUSOR, ASEAN, etc. 1983: 26 RTAs 2003: 189 RTAs 2005: 300 RTAs Current: almost 500 (in effect or notified) 90 % trade agreements, 10% customs unions

3. The concentration of trade? The Global Triad US, Germany, Japan Dominate world trade and investment Previous research: assumes the Triad and then checks the data My research: let the data do the talking