An Act to protect the Inhabitants of this Province against Lawless Aggressions from Subjects of Foreign Countries, at Peace with Her Majesty. Passed 12th January, 1838.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    1 Victoria – Chapter 3
  • Year
    1838
  • Concepts
    Defence
    1837-1838 Rebellion
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Imperial/Impérial
  • Number of Articles
    3
  • Description
    This act makes it possible for the lieutenant governor to assemble the militia to defend the province in cases where foreign nations who do not currently have a peace agreement with Britain commit acts of aggression against the province, without first consulting the crown.
  • Source
    Not available