Legal nature of CETA. The affectation of the constitutional powers in the free trade agreements of Canada and the European Union

Abstract

This research analyzes the affectation of the constitutional powers of Canada in the signing of a free trade agreement such as CETA. The agreement between the European Union and Canada has meant the elimination of obstacles and the implementation of complementary internal policies between countries. CETA is an agreement that has features that make it a benchmark in the policy of agreements with other countries, which is why it is so relevant in the scientific study of this research. The work begins with a historical retrospect to Canadian constitutionalism, to later operate on the behavior of the executive and legislative powers in the signing of this type of negotiations. Canada is characterized by having established a determination of power sharing between territorial structures. The research reflects on the articulation of powers and jurisdictional controls in international treaties, studying whether free trade agreements have the effect of limiting the legislative or regulatory capacity that, in economic matters, the different States of the European Union may have. in negotiations with Canada.