Legislation by Concept: Financial Regulation

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to increase the Capital Stock of the Quebec Bank, and to amend in part the Act to extend the Charter of the said Bank. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 114 1847 An act to increase the capital stock of the Quebec Bank from 100,000 pounds to 300,000 pounds with each share at 25 pounds each. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the District Bank of Quebec. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 113 1847 An act that incorporates the District Bank of Quebec in Quebec City. It allows the bank to have 300,000 pounds in capital stock with each share for 25 pounds. The act outlines the business structure of the bank and places the seat of business in Quebec City. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the proof of the Charter and Act of Incorporation of the British American Land Company. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 107 1847 An act that provides all courts in the United Canadas with a copy of the Act of Incorporation and Charter of the British American Land Company passed in the Parliment of the United Kingdom during the fourth year of William IV's reign. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Trustees of The Friends’ or Quakers’ Seminary, in the Township of Hallowell, in the District of Prince Edward. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 104 1847 An act to incorporate the Trustees of the Friends' or Quakers' Seminary which is an educational facility. It allows the Seminary to hold property and outlines the business structure. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Managers of the Ministers’ Widows’ and Orphans’ Fund of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, in connection with the Church of Scotland. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 103 1847 An act to incorporate the Presbyterian Church of Canada's Managers of the Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund. This will allow proper collection, administration, investment, application, and management of the fund. The act outlines the business structure and the property they can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Scarborough and Markham, Plank Road Company. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 92 1847 An act to incorporate The Scarborough and Markham Plank Road Company who will plank or macadamize the existing roads leading into Toronto. This will aid with moving farm produce to the city. The act outlines the construction, business structure, and property that the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Toronto Dry-Dock Company. 28th July, 1847 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 85 1847 An act to incorporate the Toronto Dry-Dock Company to build, repair, and fit vessels for shipping on Lake Ontario. The act outlines the construction of dry-docks and wharfs, the business structure and property that the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act incorporating La Banque du Peuple. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 62 1847 An act to amend the act of incorporation of La Banque du Peuple to allow any cashier or officer of the corporation to sign all bills or notes. It also allows any bookkeeper or assistant bookkeeper to countersign the bills or notes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Law of Imprisonment for Debt, in Upper Canada. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 15 1847 An Act which amends the laws in Upper Canada related to imprisonment for debt. It details how a person can make bail and the provisions that they receive in prison. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal a certain Act therein mentioned, and to make better provision for the Limitation of Actions in Lower Canada. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 11 1847 An Act to repeal An Act for Limitation of Actions, and for avoiding the Suits in Law. The new act calls for a statue of limitation of six years and makes verbal contracts invalid. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the better protection of Merchants and others who may hereafter receive Assignments and enter into Contracts and Agreements in relation to Goods and Merchandize entrusted to Agents. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 10 1847 An Act to protect merchants when entering a contract with an agent. This act makes the agent in charge of the transaction the legal owner of the merchandise. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws, and to repeal certain Acts relating to the crime of Forgery. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 9 1847 An Act to consolidate, amend, and repeal acts related to forgery of government documents including counterfeiting currency. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue for a limited time the several Acts and Ordinances therein mentioned. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 8 1847 An Act to continue for a limited time several acts and ordinances related to roads, finance, trade, and government structure.[Seigneury] Early Canadiana Online
An Act to facilitate the issue of Debentures, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 2 1847 An Act related to An Act to authorize the raising of the Remainder of the Loan guaranteed by the Imperial Parliament. The money needed to pay the debt will be raised or borrowed in a manner dictated and by officers appointed by Her Majesty. As well, four percent of the debt will be taken annually from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to pay off the loan. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Roman Catholic Bishop in New Brunswick. Passed 11th April 1846. 10 Victoria – Chapter 72 (1846) 1846 This Act incorporates the Roman Catholic Bishop, detailing his appointment and compensation. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847.
An Act to incorporate La Banque des Marchands. 9 Victoria – Chapter 115 1846 An act to incorporate La Banque des Marchands, in the City of Montreal, outlining its legal rights and responsibilities, including limits on it Capital stock and its ability to print banknotes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act, intituled, An Act to extend the Charter of the Commercial Bank of the Midland District, and to increase its Capital Stock. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 87 1846 An act to extend the time the Commercial Bank of the Midland District has to pay the shares of its increase in capital stock to until 1850. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act, intituled, An Act to extend the Charter of the Bank of Upper Canada, and to increase the Capital Stock thereof. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 86 1846 An act to to extend the time within which the new shares of the Bank of Upper Canada's Capital Stock must be paid to four years. Early Canadiana Online
An Act further to extend the provisions of an Act, intituled An Act to encourage the establishment of Banks for Savings in the Province. Passed 14th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 61 1846 This act increases the amount of debentures released by the Savings Banks. 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 extend the provisions of an Act further to amend the Law relating to Bankruptcy. Passed 14th April 1846. 9 Victoria Chapter 59 1846 This act amends an 1845 act concerning bankruptcy to clarify the terms of issuing Certificates of Conformity. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1846. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1846.