Legislation by Concept: Public Health, Immigration

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for ascertaining the annual increase of the Population of the Province. (29th March, 1826.) 6 George IV Chapter 8 1826 Under this Act, the Clerks of the several Civil Courts of King’s Bench or Provincial Courts are required to record the number of baptisms, marriages, and burials within the Province on an annual basis in order to ascertain the annual increase in the population. The processes by which this is to be done are outlined, including the form of statements to be used. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a certain sum of money towards the support of the Emigrant Hospital at Quebec, and for other purposes therein mentioned. (29th March, 1826.) 6 George IV Chapter 7 1826 An Act to grant the Emigrant Hospital at Quebec a sum not exceeding nine hundred and fifty pounds towards its support and maintenance, specifically towards certain purposes as outlined. Further regulations regarding how the hospital is to be run are described. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate certain Sums of Money towards the support of Hospitals, and for other charitable purposes therein-mentioned. (22d March, 1825.) 5 George IV – Chapter 12 1825 An Act to provide several sums of money to hospitals and charitable organizations in 1825, including the Religious Ladies of the General Hospital near Quebec, the General Hospital near Quebec, Religious Ladies of the General Hospital at Montreal, the Religious Ladies of the Hotel Dieu at Montreal, the Corporation of the General Hospital at Montreal, and several sums to support and repay expenses already dispensed in order to support Indigent Sick and Infirm Persons and Foundlings in the Districts of Quebec, Montreal, and Trois-Rivières. The commissioners responsible for disbursing these funds are made to report on how they have been distributed before the three Branches of the Legislature at the next session. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a certain sum of Money therein-mentioned for the support of the Emigrant Hospital, in Quebec. (22d March, 1825.) 5 George IV – Chapter 11 1825 An Act to provide a sum not exceeding one thousand eight hundred and twenty-five pounds to the Hospital established for the relief of Indigent Sick Emigrants from the United-Kingdom in Quebec City and an additional sum towards defraying certain arrears due to the Quebec Bank. The Act also continues certain clauses within the 1824 Act “An Act to appropriate a certain sum of Money therein-mentioned, towards the support of the Emigrant Hospital established in Quebec,” until 1826. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the safe keeping of Lunatics whom it may be dangerous to permit to be at large within the Province. Passed 11th March, 1824. 5 George IV Chapter 9 1824 This act gives county officials the power to incarceate those they deem to be mad and a public danger Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1824. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1824.
An Act to continue an Act, intituled. “An Act in amendment of the Act for making further provision for preventing the importation and spreading of contagious Distempers in the City of St. John.” Passed 11th March, 1824. 5 George IV Chapter 7 1824 This act continues an 1819 act to prevent the importation of diseases in Saint John for an additional five years. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1824. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1824.
An Act to appropriate a certain sum of money therein-mentioned, towards the support of the Emigrant Hospital, established in Quebec. (9th March, 1824.) 4 George IV Chapter 32 1824 An Act to provide a sum not exceeding six hundred pounds to the Hospital established for the relief of Indigent Sick Emigrants from the United-Kingdom in Quebec City. Under this Act, the hospital is to be open to Indigent Sick of any denomination labouring under contagious diseases in addition to emigrants. The hospital is to be under the superintendence and direction of six senior Justices of the Peace and six of the eldest Physicians and Surgeons, as described. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate certain sums of money therein-mentioned for the relief of Insane, Infirm and sick persons, and towards the support of Foundlings and for other purposes. (9th March, 1824.) 4 George IV Chapter 28 1824 An Act to grant several sums to the Districts of Quebec and Trois-Rivières to defray expenses incurred for the care of Insane, Infirm and sick persons, and towards the support of Foundlings by several groups including the Religious Ladies of the General Hospital, near Quebec, the Religious Ladies of the General Hospital, in Montreal, the Religious Ladies of the Hotel Dieu, at Montreal, and to aid the Corporation of the General Hospital at Montreal. Some of these funds are also to be put towards purchasing supplies, including new sheets and utensils. Additionally, it is made lawful for commissioners to bind out foundlings as apprentices as they deem fit. The manner in which the sums provided in this Act are expended are to be reported to the Legislature. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate certain Sums of Money towards the aid of the Montreal General Hospital, and for the Hotel Dieu of Quebec. (22d. March, 1823.) 3 George IV Chapter 26 1823 An Act to grant a sum not exceeding eight hundred and fifty pounds to to the President or Treasurer, or other proper Officer of the Society of Montreal General Hospital and a sum not exceeding two thousand one hundred and thirty-nine pounds, six shillings and nine pence to the Religious Ladies Hospitalières of the Hotel Dieu of Quebec to complete construction. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a certain Sum of Money therein mentioned for the relief of Insane, Invalid and Infirm Persons, and towards the support of Foundlings. (22d. March, 1823.) 3 George IV Chapter 25 1823 An Act to defray the expenses incurred by granting sums to religious communities for the support of Foundlings, and towards the relief of Sick and Infirm persons in the districts of Quebec, Montreal, and Trois-Rivières in 1822 and to advance further sums to each district for that purpose. The balances to be paid for each district are outlined. It is also made lawful for Commissioners to bind out foundlings as apprentices. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a sum of Money to facilitate the execution of an Act therein-mentioned, commonly called the Quarantine Act, and for other purposes. (22d. March, 1823.) 3 George IV Chapter 20 1823 An Act to apply a sum of three hundred pounds to carry an Act from 1795, "An Act to oblige ships and vessels coming from places infected with the plague or any pestilential fever or disease to person Quarantine and prevent communication thereof in this Province," into execution. The processes by which ships are to be checked for contagion or pestilential fever are outlined. This Act is to expire in 1824. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a certain Sum of Money therein-mentioned; for the Relief of Indigent Sick Emigrants from the United Kingdom. (22d March, 1823.) 3 George IV Chapter 7 1823 An Act to provide a sum not exceeding seven hundred and fifty pounds to the Justices of the Peace residing in the City of Quebec to be used for the relief of indigent sick emigrants from the United Kingdom in the City of Quebec. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed the 23rd March, 1822. 3 George IV Chapter 35 1822 This act appropriates funds for payment of the services of various government offices. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1822. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1822.
An Act to alter an Act to provide for sick and disabled Seamen, not being Paupers belonging to the Province, and to provide Buildings for the accommodation of the same. Passed the 21st March, 1822. 3 George IV Chapter 27 1822 This act alters prior legislation providing for sick and disabled seamen and erecting buildings for accommodation of the same. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1822. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1822.
An Act to amend an Act, intituled “An Act to prevent the importation or spreading of Infectious Distempers within this Province.” Passed the 21st March 1822. 3 George IV Chapter 8 1822 This act amends prior legislation concerning the containment of infectious disease. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1822. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1822.
An Act to appropriate a certain sum of money therein-mentioned for the relief of Insane Persons and for the support of Foundlings. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 12 1822 An Act to apply sums to religious communities for the support of Foundlings, and towards the relief of Sick and Infirm persons in the districts of Quebec, Montreal, and Trois-Rivières. It is also made lawful for Commissioners to bind out foundlings as apprentices. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to and amendment of an Act, intituled “An Act to provide for sick and disabled Seamen, not being Paupers, belonging to the Province.” Passed the 20th March, 1821. 2 George IV Chapter 10 1821 This act adds to an 1820 law for the support of sick or disbaled seamen, strengthening the power of local authorities to collect the duties owed by the provisions of this act. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1821. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1821.
An Act to reimburse a certain sum of Money therein-mentioned, to His Majesty’s Government, and to make further provision for the relief of Insane Persons and for the support of Foundlings and others therein-mentioned. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 18 1821 An Act to reimburse funds in the amount of sum of six thousand seven hundred pounds, two shillings and five pence half penny given in 1819 and 1820 for the relief of Insane Persons and Foundlings in the Districts of Quebec, Montreal and Trois-Rivières. The Act also makes it lawful for the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor or person Administering the Government of the Province to issue an amount not exceeding two thousand and thirty pounds in the District of Quebec, fifteen hundred pounds in the District of Montreal, and five hundred sixty-seven pounds in the District of Trois-Rivières in 1821. Additionally, a sum not exceeding three hundred and thirty-six pounds is granted towards completing repairs to cells for the reception and relief of Insane persons and the General Hospital near Quebec.The expenses are to be recorded and presented at the ensuing Session of the Legislature of the Province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to encourage the practice of Vaccine Inoculation and to appropriate a certain sum of money for that purpose. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 7 1821 An Act to apply the sum of fifteen hundred pounds through the province to defray the expenses necessary to fight against the extension of smallpox and to diffuse the practice of vaccine inoculation. The distribution of these funds between the districts of Quebec, Montrèal, Trois-Rivières, and Gaspé is described. The Act outlines how “The Board to provide against the extension of the Small-pox, to promote Vaccine Inoculation” is to be appointed and their responsibilities. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for sick and disabled Seamen, not being Paupers, belonging to the Province. Passed the 25th of March 1820. 60 George III Chapter 15 1820 This act imposes a duty on incoming ships to support a sick and diabled sailors. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1820. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1820.