An Act for establishing Regulations respecting Aliens and certain subjects of his Majesty, who have resided in France, coming into this province, or residing therein. (11th, August, 1803.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    43 George III Chapter 2 Session 2
  • Year
    1803
  • Concepts
    Immigration
    Defence
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    International/Internationale
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    31
  • Description
    An Act to monitor the entrance of "foreigners" into the province by ship. The Act requires that ship commanders report the number of "foreigners" on board their vessel to Customs officials when they arrive at ports within the province. The Act grants authority to Justices of the Peace to jail and remove "Aliens" who remain within the province longer than the period allowed by the court. Penalties including fines are outlined as well as who is to be considered an "Alien."
  • Source
    Not available