Legislation by Concept: Elections & Public Office

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
And Act to Regulate the Trial of Controverted Elections, or Returns of Members to serve in the House of Assembly. Passed 2d March, 1805. 45 George III – Chapter 3 1805 This act regulates the trial of controverted assembly elections. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1805. York: John Bennet, 1805.
An Act for altering the Divisions of Four of the Wards in the City of Saint John, and for changing the mode of Elections within the Two other Wards of the said City. Passed 16th March, 1803. 43 George III Chapter 3 1803 This act changes the divisions between electoral wards in the city of Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1803. Saint John: John Ryan, 1803.
An Act for disqualifying and restraining, Charles Baptiste Bouc, from being elected, and from Sitting and Voting as a Member of the House of Assembly. (5th April, 1802.) 42 George III Chapter 7 1802 An Act to prevent the Charles Baptiste Bouc's election to the House of Assembly after he was found guilty of conspiracy. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Governor, Lieutenant Governor or Person administering the Government of this Province for the time being, to extend the period by Law prescribed, for making the Returns of Members to serve in the Provincial Parliament, for the County of Gaspé. (5th April, 1802.) 42 George III Chapter 3 1802 An Act to extend the period of return allowed for Members of the Provincial Parliament in the County of Gaspé from fifty days to one hundred days. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to revive and continue an Act entitled “An Act to provide for the appointment of Returning Officers for the several Counties within this Province. 40 George III Chapter 5 1800 This act continues a piece of legislation making it law for the chief administrator of the province to appoint returning officers for every county, riding, division, or town. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1800. York: Titus G. Simons, 1800.
An Act for the more equal Representation of the Commons of this Province in Parliament, and for the better defining the Qualification of Electors. 40 George III Chapter 3 1800 This act adds seats to the house of assembly throughout the province "for the more equal representation of the commons." Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1800. York: Titus G. Simons, 1800.
An Act to provide Returning Officers for Knights, Citizens and Burgesses to serve in Assembly, and regulating Elections to be held for that purpose. (29th May, 1800.) 40 George III Chapter 1 1800 This act continues an act first passed in 1792 regarding the appointing of district returning officers, the terms they will serve as returning officers, penalties served by those who refuse an appointment. It also specifies a salary to be paid per day of service to the returning officers appointed, and the responsibilities of these officers during elections. Early Canadiana Online
Acte qui pourvoit des Officiers Rapporteurs pour les Chevaliers, Citoyens et Bourgeois pour servir en Assemblée, et qui règle les Elections à être tenues en conséquence. (29me. Mai, 1800.) 40 George III Chapitre 1 1800 Cet acte continue un acte passé en 1792 concernant l'appointement des officiers rapporteurs pendant les élections, avec plusieurs modifications. Les pénalités pour ceux qui refusent un appointement sont définies, ainsi que le salaire par jour pour les officiers pendant une élection. Une liste détaillée des responsabilités des officiers est aussi donnée. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for altering the time of holding the Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace, and for chusing Town Officers for King’s County. 39 George III – Chapter 6 1799 This act amends the time and frequency of the court of common pleas of King's county. It also details the method and frequency for choosing town officers. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to enable Persons holding the Office of Register to be elected Members of the House of Assembly. 39 George III Chapter 4 (Session 3) 1799 This act repeals legislation preventing those who held the office of register from serving in the house of assembly. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1799. York: Titus G. Simons, 1799 (3rd session)
An Act further to continue for a limited time, An Act passed in the Thirty third Year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled; “An Act to provide Returning Officers for Knights, Citizens and Burgesses to serve in Assembly.” [3d. June, 1799.] 39 George III Chapter 1 1799 This act continues a British act which has been passed by the colonial legislative assembly in order to apply to the province of Lower Canada, but which has since expired. It is renewed without any modification. Early Canadiana Online
Acte qui continue encore, pour un tems limité, un Acte passé dans la trente-troisieme année du Regne de Sa Majesté, intitulé, "Acte qui pourvoit des Officiers Rapporteurs pour les Chevaliers, Citoyens et Bourgeois pour servir en Assemblée." [3me. Juin, 1799.] 39 George III Chapitre 1 1799 Cet acte est une continuation d'un acte passé par l'assemblée legislative de la province du Bas Canada, qui applique une loi brittanique concernant l'élection des membres de l'assemblée législative. L'acte est renouvelé sans modification. Early Canadiana Online
An Act further to continue, for a limited time, an Act passed in the thirty-third year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled “An Act to provide Returning Officers for Knights, Citizens and Burgesses, to serve in Assembly.” (11th May, 1798.) 38 George III Chapter 5 1798 This act continues an act first passed in 1792, which allows the chief administrator of the province to appoint returning officers for elections to the assembly. Early Canadiana Online
Acte qui continue encore, pour un tems limité, un Acte passé dans la trente troisiéme année du Règne de sa Majesté, intitulé, "Acte qui pourvoit des Officiers Rapporteurs pour les Chevaliers, Citoyens et Bourgeois, pour servir en Assemblée. (11me mai, 1798.) 38 George III Chapitre 5 1798 Un acte qui continue un acte passé en 1792, qui permet l'appointement des officiers rapporteurs par le chef administrateur de la province, spécifie la pénalité si ceux qui sont appointés refusent le poste, et impose des règles concernant qui peut être appointé, pour comment longtemps. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act passed in the thirty-third Year of His Majesty's Reign, intituled, “An Act to provide Returning Officers for Knights, Citizens and Burgesses, to serve in Assembly.” [2d. May, 1797.] 37 George III Chapter 5 1797 This act specifies who can hold public office, particularly in the Legislative assembly, renewing an act that was first passed in 1793. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in amendment of an Act, passed in the Twenty-ninth year of the reign of His present Majesty, entitled, “An Act for the better regulation of Elections.” 37 George III – Chapter 3 1797 An amendment to an act first passed in 1789, which detailed how members of the legislative assembly are to be elected and how elections are to be held. Early Canadiana Online
Acte qui continue un Acte passé dans la trente-troisième année du règne de Sa Majesté, intitulé, Acte qui pourvoit des Officiers Rapporteurs pour les Chevaliers, Citoyens et Bourgeois pour servir en Assemblée." [2me mai, 1797.] 37 George III Chapitre 5 1797 Cet acte spécifie qui peut tenir une fonction publique, particulièrement à l'assemblée législative, et est une continuation d'un acte passé en 1793. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Appointment of Returning Officers for the several Counties within this Province. 33 George III Chapter 12 1793 This act makes it law for the chief administrator to appoint returning officers for every county, riding, division, or town in the province. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act to provide for the Nomination and Appointment of Parish and Team Officers within this Province. 33 George III Chapter 2 1793 This act makes it law for parish constables to nominate parish or town officers to assess and collect any rates or taxes passed by the legislature. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act to provide Returning Officers for Knights, Citizens and Burgesses to serve in Assembly. 33 George III – Chapter 7 1792 This act allows the chief administrator of the province to appoint returning officers for elections to the assembly. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)