Legislation by Concept: Financial Regulation

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to permit the business of the Bank of Upper Canada to be carried on in Toronto as usual. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 95 1841 This act allows the bank of Upper Canada to establish itself in Toronto and continue to do business in the newly established province of United Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the Charter of the Quebec Bank. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 94 1841 This act extends the charter of the of the Quebec Bank to the end of 1862, with some amendments. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Regulate the Currency of this Province. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 93 1841 This is an act to standardize the currency of United Canada, making it harder to counterfeit money. The act also standardizes the value of various foreign currencies. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to consolidate certain debts due by the Home District, and to make provision for the payment thereof. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 58 1841 An Act that consolidates two loans taken by the Home District to build a new goal and court house. The debt will be paid with the sale of the old goal and court house block. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for Incorporating the “Canada Fire Assurance Company.” 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 57 1841 An Act to incorporate the "Canada Fire Assurance Company" of Quebec City until 1880. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the North American Colonial Association of Ireland to loan monies in the County of Beauharnois. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 54 1841 An Act that allows the North American Colonial Association of Ire Island to loan money to the municipal county of Beauharnois for the building and maintenance of turnpike roads, railroad canals, or other public works. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appoint additional Commissioners to settle the affairs of the late pretended Bank of Upper Canada, at Kingston. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 51 1841 An Act to appoint two additional Commissioners to the former Bank of Upper Canada to settle their affairs. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act of the Legislature of Lower Canada, relative to the establishment of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies. 27th August, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 40 1841 An act to amend an Act of former Lower Canada related to Mutual Fire Insurance Companies. The Act allows the Mutual Fire Insurance Company for the County of Montreal and the Counties of Sherbrooke and Stanstead to expend their membership to surrounding counties. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to encourage the establishment of, and regulate Savings Banks in this Province. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 32 1841 An act which protects savings banks and promoted their establishment in the province. This includes regulations of banks daily operations and what they must report to the government. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for levying a certain rate or duty on Bank Notes, issued and in Circulation in this Province. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 29 1841 An Act which states that every month banks, companies, persons or parties that are issuing money must submit a record of the amount issued tot he Receiver General. At that time they also must pay one cent per annum on the average amount of the notes and bills in circulation during the time of the statement. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to prevent the fraudulent manufacture, importation, or circulation of Spurious Copper and Brass Coin. 18th September, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 17 1841 An Act to stop counterfeit coins from entering circulation. Limits the importation and manufacturing of copper or brass coins to government approved people. Their permission to do so is announced in the Official Gazette or Gazettes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal the Laws now in force in that part of this Province, formerly Upper Canada, for the recovery of Small Debts, and to make other provisions therefor. 27th August, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 3 1841 To repeal an Act passed in the third year of the Reign of His late Majesty King William the Fourth, entitled, An Act to repeal part of amend and reduce to one Act of Parliament, the several Laws now in force in this Province for the recovery of Small Debts, and to extend the jurisdiction of the Court of Requests within the same, in former Upper Canada. Outlines the new Small Debts court system including the appointment of six divisions in each judicial district, appointment of Clerks, Bailiffs, Deputies, and Treasurers. Also, gives details of the job expectations, limitations, and wages. Dictates how the courts will operate when dealing with small debt recovery. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise the Receiver General to dispose of the Provincial Stock, in the Bank of Upper Canada. Passed 10th February, 1840. 3 Victoria – Chapter 57 1840 This act authorises the sale of two thousand shares held by the province in the Bank of Upper Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Saint George Lime Company. Passed 25th March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 44 1840 This act allows for the incorporation of the Saint George Lime Company and dictates how it will be governed. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to revive an Act, intituled “An Act to incorporate the Saint John Hotel Company.” Passed 25th March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 43 1840 This act allows for the terms of an 1836 act governing the incorporation of the Saint John Hotel Company Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Ordinance to amend the Ordinance incorporating the Bank of Montreal. 3 Victoria Chapter 40 (Session 5) 1840 This Ordinance amends the ninth section of the 1838 Ordinance, "An Ordinance to incorporate certain persons therein named, under the name of 'The President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of Montreal,'” and provides certain restrictions on the salary of the President of the Bank of Montreal. This Ordinance is made permanent. Early Canadiana Online
An Ordinance to Incorporate certain persons therein-mentioned, under the name of “The Montreal Fire Assurance Company.” 3 Victoria Chapter 37 (Session 5) 1840 This Ordinance establishes "The Montreal Fire Assurance Company" and outlines the regulations the company is subject to, including the boards of directors' role and how administration is to be carried out. This Ordinance is to remain in force until 1880. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to alter and amend An Act, intituled “An Act to incorporate sundry persons by the name of the President, Directors and Company of the Bank of New Brunswick.” Passed 25th March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 35 1840 This act amends an 1820 act changing the number of people appointed directors of the Bank of New Brunswick and the duties of certain ones. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to continue the several Acts now in force relating to insolvent confined Debtors. Passed 25th March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 31 1840 This act continues two acts, passed in 1836 and 1837, regulating imprisonment for debt until 1845. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.
An Act to continue an Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace in the County of York to make further provision for the payment of the Treasurer of that County. Pasted 25th March 1840. 3 Victoria Chapter 22 1840 This act extends the terms of an 1836 act allowing York County justices to make provisions for the payment of county treasurers until 1845. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1840. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1840.