Legislation by Concept: Elections & Public Office

Displaying 101 - 120 of 275 entries
Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act further to amend the Ordinances incorporating the City of Quebec, and for other purposes. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 22 1846 An act to amend several ordinances and to allow the city to declare certain Assessor positions vacant for the purpose of elections, as well as a section to ban hawkers and peddlers from selling goods within the city. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish Polling Places in the County of Albert. Passed 11th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 22 1846 This act establishes the locations of polling stations for provincial elections in Albert County. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act to amend the Laws incorporating the City of Montreal, and to facilitate the decision of cases wherein the right of any party to any office in the Corporation may be called in question. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 21 1846 An act to amend the Laws incorporating the City of Montreal by creating processes by which the right of any party to hold any office in the Corporation may be called into question. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to prevent the Disqualification of persons entitled to Vote at Elections or to serve in the General Assembly for the District of St. John’s. (Passed 4th August, 1846.) 9 Victoria Chapter 9 (Session 2) 1846 This act makes certain provisions for those who have had their dwellings destroyed in the St John's fire to make sure they will not be disqualified from upcoming votes for lack of a dwelling. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the Election of Representatives to serve in the General Assembly. Passed 14th April 1845. 9 Victoria Chapter 108 (1845) 1845 This act amends an 1842 act concerning elections, changing the location of certain polling stations, and some rules regarding the administration of elections. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act to increase the Representation of the County of Northumberland. Passed 14th April 1845. 9 Victoria Chapter 107 (1845) 1845 This act allows for two additional representatives for Northumberland County in the House of Assembly. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act to increase the Representation of King’s County. Passed 27th March 1845. 9 Victoria Chapter 103 (1845) 1845 This act allows for an additional representative for King's County in the House of Assembly. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.
An Act to incorporate the Town of Saint Catharines. (29th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 63 1845 This act allows the incorporation of the town of Saint Catharines. It includes acts regulating the town police force, elections to the local municipal council, replacement of members of the municipal council or police board, construction and repair of roads and bridges, and various other matters concerning local governance. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Incorporate the Town of Niagara, and to establish a Police therein. (29th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 62 1845 This act allows the incorporation of the town of Niagara. It includes acts regulating the town police force, elections to the local municipal council, replacement of members of the municipal council or police board, construction and repair of roads and bridges, and various other matters concerning local governance. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Ordinances incorporating the City of Quebec. (29th March, 1845) 8 Victoria Chapter 60 1845 This act amends the original act incorporating the city of Québec. It deals primarily with when and how elections of municipal officials will be elected or appointed, and how certain records will be filed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and consolidate the Provisions of the Ordinance to Incorporate the City and Town of Montreal, and of a certain Ordinance amending that Ordinance, and to vest certain other powers in the Corporation created by the said first mentioned Ordinance. (29th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 59 1845 This is an amendment to the act which incorporated the town of Montreal, and deals with factors such as town boundaries, elections to municipal office, modifying streets and town squares, empowering the municipal council to pass and enforce bylaws concerning specific matters, seizre of both corporate and ecclesiastical property, police powers and duties, and various other matters. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal certain Ordinances therein mentioned, and to make better provision for the establishment of Local and Municipal Authorities in Lower Canada. (29th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 40 1845 This act makes provisions for the election of municipal officials in various areas throughout the former Lower Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal that portion of the Act therein mentioned which prevents Members of the Clergy from voting at Elections of Members to serve in the Legislative Assembly of this Province. (17th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 10 1845 This act repeals an act passed in the prior session of the legislative assembly, disenfranchising members of the clergy from the right to vote. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to indemnify Clergymen and others who have voted at the last General Election in ignorance of the Law. (10th February, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 9 1845 Because of the lack of general publication of an act passed in the prior year regarding the rights of the clergy to vote and run for election led to various clergymen having voted against the law, this act secures these clergymen against legal penalties as they were not priorly informed of said act before the last election. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to improve the Law relating to the Election of Representatives to serve in the General Assembly. Passed 11th April 1843. 8 Victoria Chapter 44 (1843) 1843 This act creates new regulations for elections to the provincial assemblies. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1845. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1845.
An Act for better securing the Independence of the Legislative Assembly of this Province. 7 Victoria – Chapter 65 1843 An act to prevent all currently elected members of the Legislature, and public servants from running or voting in future elections for as long as they hold public office. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to exempt Public Officers from the expense of new Commissions, on the demise of the Crown. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 8 1843 An act that allows Public Officer and Functionaries of the province to continue in their positions upon the death of the regent without having to go through the time-consuming and costly efforts of renewing each of their commissions if the Governor so authorizes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to restrain Party Processions in certain cases. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 6 1843 An act that bans parades, festivals, and anniversaries that mark political events which may be offensive to substantial portions of the population. The act does create exceptions for religious festivals. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for continuing the Provincial Parliament in case of the demise of the Crown. 16th November, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 3 1843 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. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the amendment of the Charter of the City of Saint John. Passed, 11th April 1843. 6 Victoria Chapter 35 1843 This act amends the charter of the city of Saint John, altering qualifications for aldermen, councillors, and the mayor. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1843. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1843.