Legislation by Concept: Religion, Defence
Displaying 261 - 279 of 279 entries
| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acte pour faciliter les Gens appellés Quakers. | 32 George III – Chapitre 4 | 1792 | Cet acte permet l'exemption du service militaire de ceux qui s'identifient comme Quaker. | The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1) |
| An Act in Addition to an Act, passed in the First Year of His present Majesty’s Reign, intitled, “An Act for the better Observation and keeping of the Lord’s Day.” | 31 George III Chapter 3 | 1791 | This Act clarifies that writs or process in civil suits are not to be served on the Lord's Day. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for erecting a Parish in the City of Saint John, and incorporating the Rectors, Church Wardens and Vestries of the Church of England in the several Parishes in this Province. | 29 George III Chapter 1 | 1789 | This act creates a new Anglican parish in Saint John and lays out how it will be governed. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1789. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1789. |
| An Act for permitting persons of the profession of the people called Quakers to make an affirmation instead of an Oath | 26 George III Chapter 19 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, allows for Quakers to, for legal matters, give affirmations instead of oaths, which violate their religious beliefs. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act against the Profanation of the Lord’s Day, commonly called Sunday, and for the Suppression of Immorality | 26 George III Chapter 5 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, levies penatlies against certain activities, such servile labour or 'amoral' pursuits (ie. drinking or gambling), on Sundays that could disturb church services or go against the solem character of the sabbath. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act for Preserving the Church of England, as by law established in this province, and for securing Liberty of Conscience in matters of Religion. | 26 George III Chapter 4 | 1786 | This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, establishes the Church of England as the state church for New Brunswick, lays out rules for church governance and the conduct of its clerics, and spells out the rights of non-Anglican churches and clerics. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1786. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1786. |
| An Act for relieving His Majesty’s Subjects professing the Popish Religion from certain Penalties and Disabilities imposed on them by the Act of the General-Assembly of this Province, made in the sixth Year of His present Majesty’s Reign intitled, “An Act concerning Schools and Schoolmasters.” | 26 George III – Chapter 1 | 1786 | This Act amends the 1766 Act, "An Act concerning Schools and Schoolmasters," to repeal penalties placed on Catholics who set up schools. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the relieving his Majesty’s Subjects, professing the Popish Religion from Certain Penalties and Disabilities imposed upon them by two Acts of the General Assembly of this Province, made in the Thirty Second Year of his late Majesty’s Reign, intitled, “An Act, confirming Titles to Lands and quieting Possessions, and an Act for the Establishment of Religious public Worship in this Province, and for Suppressing of Popery.” | 23 George III – Chapter 9 | 1783 | This Act repeals several measures imposed on Catholics two previous acts, especially related to their ability to own property and penalties for persons found harbouring priests. This Act is not to take effect until His Majesty's will is known. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act in further Addition to an Act made in the Thirty Second Year of His late Majesty’s Reign, intitled “An Act for the Establishment of Religious Public Worship in this Province, and for suppressing of Popery.” | 7 George III – Chapter 1 (Session 2) | 1767 | This Act further amends the 1758 Act, "An Act for the Establishment of Religious Publick Worship in this Province, and for suppressing of Popery," by making provision for the inhabitants of St. Paul's in Halifax through providing several allowances as described. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the better Observation and Keeping of the Lord’s Day. | 1 George III – Chapter 1 | 1761 | This Act prohibits certain activities on the Sundays, including conducting business or drinking. Penalties for those found to offend the terms of this Act are outlined. | National Archive of the United Kingdom |
| An Act in Amendment of an Act intitled, “an Act for the better Observation and Keeping of the Lord's Day.” | 34 George II – Chapter 15 | 1760 | This Act amends and clarifies the 1758 Act, “An Act for the better Observation and Keeping of the Lord's Day,” and prohibits several activities on Sundays, and lists penalties for those who offend against the terms of this Act. |
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| An Act in Addition to and Amendment of an Act, intitled, “An Act for the better and more effectual Establishment of the Church of England in this Province.” | 34 George II – Chapter 10 | 1760 | Under this Act, the ministers of Saint Paul's Church in Halifax are allowed to sue the church wardens to recover any sums they have received. | National Archive of the United Kingdom |
| An Act for the better and more effectual Establishment of the Church of England in this Province. | 33 George II – Chapter 10 (Session 2) | 1759 | This Act makes provision for the yearly selection of church-wardens, vestry, and parish officers in accordance with a former 1758 Act, “An Act for the Establishment of Religious publick Worship in this Province, and for the suppressing of Popery.” | National Archive of the United Kingdom |
| An Act in Addition to an Act, intitled, "An Act for the Establishment of religious Publick Worship in this Province, and for Suppressing of Popery." | 33 George II – Chapter 3 (Session 2) | 1759 | This Act establishes the parish of Saint Paul's and outlines the organisation of the parish, including how vestry-men should be appointed. Penalties for ministers who do not abide by the canons of the Church of England are outlined. | National Archive of the United Kingdom |
| An Act for permitting Persons of the Profession of the People called Quakers, to make an Affirmation, instead of taking an Oath. | 33 George II – Chapter 2 (Session 2) | 1759 | This Act provides an affirmation that Quakers are to be allowed to use in place of an oath in the usual form. | National Archive of the United Kingdom |
| An Act for the better Observation and Keeping of the Lord’s Day. | 32 George II – Chapter 32 | 1758 | This Act prohibits shops, warehouses, and other tradesmen or labourers from working or conducting business, either themselves or by a servant, on Sundays. The sale of milk and fresh fish is to be allowed before nine in the morning and after five in the afternoon. Fines for those found to defy the terms of this Act are outlined. This Act is to remain in force for two years. | National Archive of the United Kingdom |
| An Act for punishing Criminal Offenders. | 32 George II – Chapter 20 | 1758 | This Act sets penalties for blaspheme, swearing or cursing, and drunkenness. The Act also sets a fine for spreading "false news." | National Archive of the United Kingdom |
| An Act for the Establishment of Religious Publick Worship in this Province, and for suppressing of Popery. | 32 George II – Chapter 5 | 1758 | This Act prohibits persons not appointed as ministers under the Church of England from teaching or preaching, provided that dissenting Protestants can elect their own ministers. Catholic priests are to be removed from the Province before 25 March 1759. | National Archive of the United Kingdom |
| An Act for confirming Titles to Lands, and quieting Possessions. | 32 George II – Chapter 2 | 1758 | This Act confirms title to land claimed by virtue of any last will or testament and the process by which disputes over property will be settled, including how debtors can recover their property. Under this Act, all Catholics are only to have title to lands granted by the Crown and all other deeds or wills are made null and void. | National Archive of the United Kingdom |