An Act to provide for the Improvement and. Enlargement of the Harbour of Montreal, to authorize the Commissioners to borrow a further sum of money for that purpose, to consolidate the Laws now in force relating to the same, and for other purposes therein mentioned. (29th March, 1845.)

  • Province
    United Canadas (1841-1857)
  • Chapter
    8 Victoria Chapter 76
  • Year
    1845
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
    Waterways
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    21
  • Description
    This act consolidates several past acts regarding the enlargement and improvement of the port of Montreal. The act grants a sum of one hundred and sixteen thousand two hundred and seventy-five pounds, to be controlled by the commissioners who are in charge of the project. The commissioners are required to report all expenses once per year, and provisions concerning the borrowing and repayment of money for the project are specified. Tolls and rates to be charged on ships coming into harbour are also specified.
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