Legislation by Concept: Defence, War of 1812, Infrastructure

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to repeal an Act passed in the forty fourth year of his Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act appropriating a certain sum of Money annually, to defray the expences of erecting Public Buildings to end for the uses of this Province. Passed 5th August, 1812. 52 George III – Chapter 4 (Session 2) 1812 This act repeals an 1804 act alotting revenue to erect public buildings, instead sending the funds to support defence. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1812. York: John Cameron, 1812. (Session 2)
An Act to provide for the Defence of this Province. Passed 5th August, 1812. 52 George III – Chapter 3 (Session 2) 1812 This act allows for the government to put revenue towards provincial defence. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1812. York: John Cameron, 1812. (Session 2)
An Act for granting to His Majesty an additional Revenue to defray the expense of the War; and to appoint Commissioners to borrow Money for the use of the Province. 52 George III – Chapter 2 (Session 2) 1812 This act places an additional duty on wine, rum, and other liquors in order to cover the expense of defending the province during wartime. Provisions regarding the collection of these duties and the borrowing of further funds if the tax increase should not suffice are also included. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Repeal part of the Laws now in force for Raising and Training the Militia of this Province, and to make farther Provision for the Raising and Training of the said Militia. Passed 5th of August, 1812. 52 George III – Chapter 1 (Session 2) 1812 This act creates new regulations for the recruitment, training, supplying, and payment of the provincial militia. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1812. York: John Cameron, 1812. (Session 2)
An Act to prevent Desertion from his Majesty’s Regular Forces, by granting a Bounty for Apprehending Deserters in this Province. Passed 6th March, 1812. 52 George III– Chapter 1 (Session 1) 1812 This act creates a new bounty for those who deliever up deserters to the authorities for the duration of the War of 1812. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1812. York: John Cameron, 1812. (Session 1)