An Act for affording Public Aid towards the Completion of the Welland Canal. Passed 17th Feb’y. 1827.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    8 George IV – Chapter 17
  • Year
    1827
  • Concepts
    Waterways
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    11
  • Description
    This act allows a financial advance to the company constructing the canal between lake Erie and lake Ontario so that they can complete the project. The company will be responsible for paying the interest on the loan annually, and the Governor or Lieutenant Governor is directed to sell shares in the company stocks to recuperate costs at the government's discretion.
  • Source
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