An Act to confer upon His Majesty certain powers and authorities, necessary to the making, maintaining, and using the Canal intended to be completed under His Majesty's direction, for connecting the waters of Lake Ontario with the River Ottawa, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 17th Feb’y. 1827.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    8 George IV – Chapter 1
  • Year
    1827
  • Concepts
    Waterways
    Defence
    Trade Regulation
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    27
  • Description
    This act allows for the building of canals to connect the Ottawa river to the great lakes in order to promote trade, agriculture, and to facilitate the transportation of naval and military stores. It specifies the goods to be allocated, who shall be responsible for supervising the building and allocation of goods, and the appropriation of lands necessary for the project.
  • Source
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