An Act for continuing the Provincial Parliament in case of the demise of the Crown. 16th November, 1843.

  • Province
    United Canadas (1841-1857)
  • Chapter
    7 Victoria – Chapter 3
  • Year
    1843
  • Concepts
    Elections & Public Office
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    2
  • Description
    Legislation that provides for the continuation of the provincial parliament in case of the demise of the crown, Queen Victoria and her heirs. This act ensures that upon the death of the crown the provincial parliament is not immediately dissolved but rather continues as usual, without infringing upon the right of the crown to prorogue or dissolve parliament.
  • Source
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