Legislation by Concept: Infrastructure

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to amend the Act to facilitate the construction of a Railway from Saint Andrews. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 3 1853 This Act provides for the construction and maintenance of railway lines. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to explain the Act intituled, An Act to authorize François Verrault, Esquire, to build a Toll Bridge over the River Etchemins, in the Parish of St. Henry, near the Church in the said Parish, in the County of Dorchester. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 260 1852 This is an amendment to a past act which grants Francois Verrault full rights not only to build a bridge over the River Etchemins, but to charge a toll to cross said bridge. The amendment clarifies a clause which could be interpreted as taking away his family's rights to charge the toll, at great expense to the family, which has spent money to not only build but to maintain the bridge. Early Canadiana Online
An Act incorporating The Cap-Rouge Pier, Wharf and Dock Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 257 1852 This act incorporates the Cap-Rouge Pier, Wharf, and Dock company under the individuals named, and legislates the rules under which the company is to operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the formation of a Company to be called The Paris Hydraulic Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 255 1852 This act incorporates the Paris Hydraulic Company under the named individuals, so that they can build a dam across the Grand River. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act, intituled, An Act to incorporate the Hamilton Gas Light Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 251 1852 This is an amendment to the original 1849 act which incorporated the Hamilton Gas Light Company. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate a Company in the City of Toronto, to be called The Metropolitan Gas and Water Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 250 1852 This act incorporates the Metropolitan Gas and Water Company under the individuals named, which has as its purpose supplying the quickly-growing population of Toronto with a ready supply of gas and water works. The act legislates the rules under which the company is to operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act incorporating The Industry Village and Rawdon Railroad Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 246 1852 This is an amendment to an 1850 act which incorporates a railroad company, which is authorized to build a railroad between the villages of Industry and Rawdon. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Prince Edward Railway Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 245 1852 This act incorporates the Prince Edward Railway company under the named individuals, allow them to build a railway through Prince Edward county so long as they abide by the rules stated in the act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act incorporating the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Railroad Union Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 244 1852 This is an amendment to the incorporating act of the Ontario, Simcoe, and Huron Railroad Company, allowing them more time to survey the land on which they will be building the railroad, to build more docking points and wharves than originally granted by their incorporating act, and to increase their capital stock. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Montreal and New York Railroad Company to extend their connections, and granting facilities for the same. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 243 1852 This act allows the Montreal and New York railroad company to purchase the stock of any other railroad company, whether it be within the province or elsewhere. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and extend the Act to incorporate The Cobourg and Peterborough Railway Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 242 1852 This act permits the Cobourg and Peterborough Railway Company to extend their original railway beyond their original plan and into additional "feeder" railways adjoining their main line. Early Canadiana Online
An Act further to amend the Act incorporating The Peterborough and Port Hope Railway Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 241 1852 This act permits the Peterborough and Port Hope Railway Company to build branch railways that connect various towns to their main railway line. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Perth and Kemptville Railway Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 240 1852 This act incorporates the Perth and Kemptville Railway company under the individuals named, and legislates the rules under which the company is to operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and extend the Charter of The Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway and Harbour Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 239 1852 This act extends the charter of the Woodstock and Lake Erie railway and Harbour company, under the condition that they begin the construction of their proposed works within two years of the passing of this extention. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make more ample provision for the incorporation of the Town of St. Hyacinthe, and to extend its limits. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 236 1852 This act repeals and replaces the 1850 act which incorporated the town of St. Hyacinthe. The act outlines the village limits, the organization of the town council and elections, and taxation. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Trustees of the Quebec Turnpike Roads to issue Debentures to a certain amount, and to place certain Roads under their control. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 235 1852 This act allows the trustees of the Quebec Turnpike Roads to raise funds through the issuing of debentures, so that they can make further repairs and improvements to roads around the city of Quebec. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to transfer the possession and control of the Cul-de-Sac Harbour from the Trinity House of Quebec, to the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Quebec. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 234 1852 This act transfers management and ownership of Cul-de-Sac Harbour from Trinity House Quebec to the City of Quebec. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to invest certain portions of East York street, East Bathurst street, and Wellington street in the Town of London in the Great Western Railway Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 229 1852 This act transfers the specified lots to the Grand Western Railway Company. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to vest in the Board of Works, a certain portion of Church Street in the Town of London. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 227 1852 This act permits the transfer of the specified lot of land for a fair and reasonable sum, to be paid by the Board of Works. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to divide the Townships of Yonge and Escott in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 226 1852 This act divides the towns of Yonge and Escott along geographic lines in response to the petitions of its residents, creating two new towns. Early Canadiana Online