Legislation by Concept: Waterways, Labour Regulation

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to incorporate the Pilots for and above the Harbour of Quebec. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 123 1850 An act to incorporate the Pilots, For and Above, the Harbour of Quebec. This includes all pilots contributing to the Montreal Decayed Pilots' Fund. The act outlines the business structure and property that the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Law respecting the office of Coroner. 24th July, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 56 1850 This act modifies the responsibilities of public coroners, specifying when and under what circumstances deaths in the province shall require a coroner's inquiry. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and consolidate the Act providing for the organization of the Notarial Profession in Lower Canada. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 39 1850 This act amends several past acts regarding how notaries in Lower Canada are regulated and organized, and privatizes one single board to regulate and organize the notaries of Lower Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for making one uniform provision respecting certain Official and other Oaths to be taken in this Province, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 24th July, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 18 1850 This act creates a non-denominational oath which can be taken by those working for government or for other various purposes requiring an oath. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act relating to Masters and Servants in the Country parts of Lower-Canada. 12 Victoria – Chapter 55 1849 This act addresses the possible conflicts between servants, labourers,and those who hire them,apprentices and their masters, and specifies penalties for failing to meet contractual obligations. It also clarifies court proceedings for pursuing both employer and employee for failing to meet contractual obligations, whether the contract was verbal or written. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for regulating the shipping of Seamen at the Port of Saint John. Passed 14th April 1849. 12 Victoria Chapter 50 1849 This act regulates the transportation of seamen at the port of Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1849. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1849.
An Act for the Punishment of Warehousemen and others giving False Receipts for Merchandize, and of Persons receiving Advances upon Goods, and afterwards fraudulently disposing of the same. 25th April, 1849. 12 Victoria – Chapter 12 1849 An act to facilitate punishments for Warehousemen who fraudulently distribute false receipts and receive advances on merchandise, including fines and jail time. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Inspection of Butter in Québec and Montreal. 23d March, 1848. 11 Victoria – Chapter 7 1848 An act to create the job of Inspector of Butter in the cities of Quebec and Montreal and to outline their duties and pay as inspectors, including regulations regarding the allowable packaging of butter and its quality. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue and amend the Act for the Inspection of Flour and Meal, and to provide for the Inspection of Oatmeal. 23rd March, 1848. 11 Victoria – Chapter 6 1848 An act amending a previous at regarding the inspection of flour and meal by adding the role of inspector of Oatmeal and outlining the new regulations regarding the inspector's pay as well as their duties. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act for regulating the Shipping of Seamen, and to fund the fees payable under the said Act. 23d March, 1848. 11 Victoria – Chapter 5 1848 An act to amend the Act for regulating the Shipping of Seamen, putting the responsibility for handling shipping fees for Seamen in the hands of the Shipping Master and outlining their share of the money for their services. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Montreal Firemen's Benevolent Association. 9th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 101 1847 An ac to incorporate the Montreal Fireman's Benevolent Association and allow them to provide relief to firemen who are injured or killed while working. The act outlines the structure of the Association and allows them to own property. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act to authorize the Quebec Trinity House to License as Pilots a certain class of persons therein mentioned. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 27 1847 An act to allow the Master, Deputy Master, and Wardens of Quebec Trinity House to be licensed as pilots for the Quebec Harbour. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for regulating the Shipping of Seamen. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 25 1847 An act to regulate the shipping of seamen to stop fraud. It outlines their rules and regulations related to hiring and paying seamen. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the duties between Master and Servant, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 23 1847 An act to regulate the relationship between master and servant or labourer in Upper Canada. This makes any agreement, written or verbal, a legal and binding agreement. It also outlines the rules and responsibilities for both parties. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for defraying the expenses of the Administration of Justice in Criminal matters in that part of the Province formerly Upper Canada. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 58 1846 An act laying out guidelines for the funding of the Justice System in Upper Canada, including details regarding the payment of officials in the system. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Quebec Trinity House to licence as Pilots a certain class of persons therein mentioned. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 55 1846 An act to address discrepancies in various ordinances passed authorizing the Quebec Trinity House to licence Pilots, specifically addressing the enforcement of various language requirements that were introduced after certain individuals had completed their tests but were retroactively applied to them. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to increase the Salary of the Supervisor of Cullers. 18th May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 16 1846 An act to increase the Salary of the Supervisor of Cullers to five hundred pounds annually. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make provision for the regulation of Seamen shipped on board of or belonging to all Ships or Vessels registered in or belonging to the Province of New Brunswick, while such Ships or Vessels shall be within the precincts thereof. Passed 14th April 1845. 8 Victoria Chapter 87 1845 This act creates new regulations to prevent the desertion of sailors from the ships they are emplyed on and penalties for those who aid such deserting sailors. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1845. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1845.
An Act to amend an Act intituled An Act to make more effectual Regulations relating to Pilots within this Province. Passed 13th April 1844. 7 Victoria Chapter 39 1844 This act amends existing legislation to allow for local officials to dismiss Port Wardens from their duties. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1844. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1844.
An Act to reduce the Duties imposed upon Ships or Vessels arriving at the Port of Saint John to provide for the support of sick and disabled Seamen not being Paupers belonging to the Province. Passed 25th March 1844. 7 Victoria Chapter 16 1844 This act reduces the duty per tonnage on ships arriving in the port of Saint John. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1844. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1844.