Canada-Korea Cooperation and the G20

Abstract

The 2010 G8/G20 Summits provide Canada a unique opportunity to influence multilateral engagement and improve its bilateral relationship with its Korean counterpart. As planning for the Canadian and Korean presidencies of the G20 shifts into high gear, Barry Carin outlines some new ideas relating to the composition, preparatory process, and consultative mechanisms in the G20. If Canada and Korea are to remain at the multilateral table, they will need to ensure that the G20 is perceived as an effective and legitimate body.