Legislation by Concept: Property Law, Public Lands

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to make provision for the Disposal and Sale of ungranted and unoccupied Crown Lands within the Island of Newfoundland and its Dependencies, and for other purposes. (Passed 29th April, 1844.) 7 Victoria Chapter 1 1844 This act makes regulations regarding the sale and granting of public lands which had priorly stood unused in the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for vesting in the Principal Officers of Her Majesty’s Ordnance, the Estates and Property therein described, for granting certain powers to the said Officers, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 9th December, 1843. 7 Victoria – Chapter 11 1843 An act which empowers Public Officers of the Ordnance Department to manage and apportion public lands and canals which were not expressly owned by the province, including those lands appropriated by the military for the defense of the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for testing all Estates and Property occupied for the Ordnance Service of Her Majesty in the principal Officers of the Ordnance Department. (Passed 22nd May, 1843.) 6 Victoria Chapter 19 1843 This act refines how the crown can purchase and hold various types of property for various purposes. Early Canadiana Online
An Ordinance to authorize and enable the Corporation of the City of Montreal, to erect a Public Edifice in the said City, for certain purposes. 4 Victoria Chapter 27 (Session 6) 1841 This Ordinance provides for the erection of a public edifice to house the city call, merchants exchange, Trinity House, post office, and meeting spaces, as well as a library and museum, as detailed. Early Canadiana Online
An Ordinance to authorize the transfer of the property of the Old Gaol in the City of Montreal, to the principal Officers of Her Majesty’s Ordnance. 4 Victoria Chapter 24 (Session 6) 1841 This Ordinance makes provision for the evaluation and transfer of the property of the lot provided for the construction of a jail in Montreal under the 1805 Act, “An Act to provide for the erecting of a Common Gaol in each of the Districts of Quebec and Montreal respectively, and the means for defraying the expenses thereof.” Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the disposal of Public Lands. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 100 1841 This act specifies regulations concerning the disposal of public lands. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend and define the limits of the Town of Woodstock in the District of Brock. 27th August, 1841. 4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 70 1841 An Act to extend the limits of the Township of Woodstock in Brock District to include the land between Blandford, East Oxford, Dundas Street, and Cedar Creek. Early Canadiana Online
An Ordinance to empower the Corporation of the Trinity House of Quebec, to sell and convey a certain portion of the Harbour of the Cul-de-Sac, in the City of Quebec, to the Corporation of the said City. 4 Victoria Chapter 6 (Session 6) 1840 This Ordinance authorises the sale of a portion of the Harbour and Cul-de-Sac of Quebec, the limits of which are outlined, to the City for the purpose of reducing it. Early Canadiana Online
An Ordinance to revive and render permanent a certain Act made to restrain all persons from undermining the Cliffs on which the Fortifications at Quebec are constructed. 3 Victoria Chapter 27 (Session 5) 1840 This Ordinance revives and makes permanent the 1830 Act, “An Act to restrain all Persons from undermining the Cliffs on which the Fortifications of Quebec are constructed.” Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend and continue, for a limited period, the provisions of an Act passed in the first year of Her Majesty’s reign, entitled “An Act to provide for the disposal of the Public Lands in this Province.” Passed 11th May, 1839. 2 Victoria – Chapter 14 1839 This act continues an act from 1837 which details how grants and sale of public lands are to be managed, with some amendment. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the payment of Costs, in certain cases of information, at the suit of the Crown, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 11th May, 1839. 2 Victoria – Chapter 3 1839 This act makes it lawful to award costs of trial to the defendant in cases of intrusion on crown land, to be left at the discretion of the judge presiding over individual trials. Early Canadiana Online
An Ordinance to make provision for the Survey of Lake Saint Peter. 1 Victoria Chapter 26 (Session 1) 1838 This Ordinance makes provision for a survey of Lac Saint-Pierre to be taken and provides a sum not exceeding five hundred pounds towards said survey. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the disposal of the Public Lands in this Province, and for other purposes therein-mentioned. Royal Assent promulgated by Proclamation, 17th May, 1838. 7 William IV – Chapter 118 1837 This act details how grants and sale of public lands are to be managed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the appointment of Commissioners to examine and report upon the Casual Revenue Accounts. Passed 22nd July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 3 (Session 2) 1837 An act appointing three or more commissioners to report on the revenues of crown lands in the province of New Brunswick for the years 1831 through 1836. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to restrain the provisions of the fifth section of an Act, intituled “An Act for the support of the Civil Government in this Province,” and to establish sundry regulations for the future disposal of Crown Lands and Timber in certain cases. Passed 22d July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 2 (Session 2) 1837 This act nullifies the fifth section of "An Act for the support of the Civil Government in this Province," replacing it with new clauses containing greater detail of how the province is to deal with the resources of ungranted crown lands. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the support of the Civil Government in this Province. Passed 17th July 1837. 7 William IV Chapter 1 (Session 2) 1837 The leasing of Crown Lands to the Province of New Brunswick for the purpose of lumbering, with specific amounts to be paid to the crown versus the province annually. The Lieutenant Governor of the province may approve other uses of these lands as he and the Legislative Assembly see fit, but only by following the proper procedures laid out by this legislative act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue for a limited time certain Acts therein mentioned. (21st March, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 32 1836 This Act continues several previously passed Acts, as listed, for an extended time. These Acts are all to remain in force until 1840. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for more easily carrying into effect an Act, intituled, “An Act to authorize the appointment of Commissioners to treat with Commissioners on the part of Upper-Canada, respecting the drawing of a division line between Lower and Upper Canada.” (21st March, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 25 1836 This Act amends the duties of the Commissioners appointed under the 1831 Act, "An Act to authorize the appointment of Commissioners to treat with Commissioners on the part of Upper-Canada, respecting the drawing of a division line between Lower and Upper Canada," in light of a Proclamation made in 1791. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise the trustee and directors of the grammar school in the County of Northumberland to sell and dispose of the school house together with the land thereto attached. Passed 8th March 1836. 6 William IV Chapter 23 1836 This act allows for the trustees of the grammar school in Northumberland County to sell a piece of property to fund the construction of a new school. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick Passed in the year 1836. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1836.
An Act to amend and explain an Act passed in the fifth year of the present Reign, intituled An Act to authorise and empower the Justices of the Peace for the County of Charlotte to lease a part of the public landing at Salt Water in the parish of Saint Stephen. Passed 8th March 1836. 6 William IV Chapter 12 1836 This act clarifies the terms of an 1835 act allowing Charlotte County officials to lease a piece of public property. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick Passed in the year 1836. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1836.