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British North American Legislative Database, 1758-1867

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An Act to prevent the further introduction of Slaves, and to limit the Term of contracts for Servitude within this Province.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    33 George III Chapter 7
  • Year
    1793
  • Concepts
    Labour Regulation
    Black History
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
    Imperial/Impérial
    International/Internationale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act repeals legislation granting licenses for the importation of slaves and makes it henceforth illegal to subject any person to the condition of slavery or involuntary service for life.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online
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