Legislation by Concept: Waterways, Natural Resources

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to improve the Navigation of the Inland Waters of the District of Newcastle. The Royal Assent given by Message to the Legislature, 28th November, 1836. 6 William IV – Chapter 39 (Session 2) 1836 This act appoints commissioners and an engineer to improve navigation upon the inland waters of the Newcastle district in order to better extract the natural resources available in that area. It specifies the authorities and responsibilities of the commissioners, authorising them to survey the land to best determine where to build dams, locks, or any other construction to improve navigation, and enabling them to use trees, rocks, and other materials from the area in their construction. Procedures surrounding private lands are also specified. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish Depots of Provisions for the relief of Shipwrecked Seamen. (21st March, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 39 1836 This Act reestablishes several depots of provisions for shipwrecked sailors previously established and makes provisions for several new depots, as outlined. The Act describes how these depots should be maintained and paid for. The processes by which these funds are to be accounted for are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to loan Two Thousand Pounds to the Welland Canal Company. Royal Assent given by Message to the Legislature, 28th November, 1836. 6 William IV – Chapter 38 (Session 2) 1836 This act authorises a loan to the Welland Canal Company, in order to enable them to pay contractors to complete construction and repairs on the locks and canals and enable them to open the following spring. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appoint a Commissioner on the part of this Province to arbitrate with Commissioners on the part of the Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edwards Island, respecting the maintenance of Light Houses on the Islands of Scatterie and Saint Paul. (21st March, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 38 1836 Under this Act, the 1830 Act, "An Act to appropriate a certain sum of money towards the erection of a Light House on the Island of Saint Paul, and to provide for the maintenance thereof," is repealed. The Act outlines how sites on the Island of Saint Paul are to be proposed as possible sites for the construction of a lighthouse sand how they should be surveyed, and how expenses will be paid. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make provision for the Survey of Lake Saint Louis and other places. (21st March, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 23 1836 This Act provides a sum not exceeding five hundred pounds to be put towards the survey of Lake Saint Louis, the Saint Lawrence River, and Lac Saint-François in the areas specified. The Act also provides that a further sum may be put towards additional surveys in other directions. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the management and care of the Lachine Canal, and to establish certain rates, tolls, and duties to be taken thereon. (21st March, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 22 1836 This Act makes provision for the appointment of a Secretary, Treasurer, Toll-Collector, and Commissioners for superintending, preserving, and keeping the Lachine Canal in repair. The rates of toll to be charged on the canal are listed. This Act also continues the 1834 Act, “An Act to provide for the making of certain improvements about the Lachine Canal.” Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal an Act therein mentioned concerning the Inspector and Measurers of Rafts and Scows, and the Pilots thereof, between Chateauguay and Montreal, and for other purposes therein mentioned. (21st March, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 20 1836 This Act repeals the 1808 Act “An Act for making perpetual, with some amendments, the Act, intituled, ‘An Act for the appointment of an Inspector and Measurers of Scows and Rafts, and for regulating the Pilots and Conductors thereof, between Chateauguay and the City of Montreal.” The Act also sets a fine for anyone leaving their raft or crib of wood in the Saint Louis Rapids for longer than 36 hours. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Charter of the Port Hope Harbour and Wharf Company. Passed 20th April, 1836. 6 William IV – Chapter 17 (Session 1) 1836 This act amends an act first passed in 1829, extending the time first allowed for the Port Hope Harbour and Wharf Company to finish their construction projects. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to alter and amend an Act passed in the eighth year of His Majesty's reign, entitled “An Act to confer upon His Majesty certain powers and authorities neccesary to the making, maintaining, and using the Canal intended to be completed under His Majesty's direction, for connecting the waters of Lake Ontario with the River Ottawa, and for other purposes therein-mentioned." Passed, 20th April, 1836. 6 William IV – Chapter 16 (Session 1) 1836 This act is an amendment to an act first passed in 1827 which allowed for the building of canals to connect the Ottawa river to the great lakes. The amendments pertains mostly to property owners seeking recompense for damages done to their property in the building of the canal. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the raising by loan of a further sum of Money for the completion of the Light House on Harbor Grace Island. (6th May, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 12 1836 As the initial sum granted by the government was not sufficient to complete the construction of the Harbour Grace lighthouse, this act allows the treasurer of the province to raise further funds from either corporations or private individuals to complete the project. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Incorporate sundry persons under the style and title of the Gananoque and Wiltsie Navigation Company. Passed, 20th April, 1836. 6 William IV – Chapter 8 (Session 1) 1836 This act incorporates the Gananoque and Wiltsie Navigation Companie. It enables them to acquire land in order to build dykes, locks and channels, and other structures to enable navigation, defines how shares are to be sold, as well as determining how share ownership will affect company directorship, and stipulates various regulations for the company to follow concerning maintenance and access for trade. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appoint Commissioners to treat with Commissioners appointed, or to be appointed, on the part of the Province of Upper Canada, for the purposes therein mentioned. (21st March, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 8 1836 Under this Act, commissioners are to be appointed to consult with commissioners from Upper Canada on several matters including: collecting of duties on importations, the improvement of the navigation of the Rivers Saint Lawrence and Ottawa, and Roads of Communication between the two Provinces. The processes by which commissioners are to be appointed, their privileges, and duties are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue an Act passed in the Third Year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An Act for the regulation of Pilots and the Pilotage of Vessels at the Port of Saint John’s.” (6th May, 1836.) 6 William IV Chapter 8 1836 This act continues an act passed in 1833, which regulates navigation into and out of the port of Saint John's, and sets tariffs on each vessel by type. Early Canadiana Online
An Act granting a Loan to the Cobourg Harbour Company. Passed 16th April, 1835. 5 William IV – Chapter 43 1835 This act allows for a loan to be paid out to the Cobourg Habour Company to allow them to complete their habour, specifying the terms of interest and repayment. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to the Navigation of the Inner Bay of Passamaquoddy. Passed 17th March 1835. 5 William IV Chapter 41 (session 1) 1835 This act allows for the appointment of officers to construct buoys and other such infrastructure to secure and ease passage of ships in Passamaquoddy Bay, establishes tolls to pay for their construction and upkeep, and penalties for their violation or destruction. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1835 (session 1). Fredericton: John Simpson, 1835.
An Act granting a sum of Money for the erection of a Light-House on Gull Island, or such other place as the Commissioners may select. Passed 16th April, 1835. 5 William IV – Chapter 41 1835 This act enables the building of a lighthouse on Gull Island, setting aside a specific amount of money for the project and appointing commissioners to oversee the project. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the erection of a Light-House on Heartley’s Point, on Lake Erie. Passed 16th April, 1835. 5 William IV – Chapter 39 1835 This act authorises the building of a lighthouse on Heartley's Point, setting aside funds as well as appointing commissioners to manage the said funds and building project. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the ungranted Ferries in this Province. Passed 17th March 1835. 5 William IV Chapter 38 (session 1) 1835 This allows for local officials to establish ferries across bodies of water where there are none established by the province, under the rules and regulations of a 1788 act. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1835 (session 1). Fredericton: John Simpson, 1835.
An Act to increase the Salary of the Keeper of the False Ducks Light-House. Passed 16th April, 1835. 5 William IV – Chapter 37 1835 This act increases the salary of the lighthouse keeper of False Ducks lighthouse, making it retroactive for the two years prior to the passing of this act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the driving of Timber and Saw Logs down the River Magaguadavic and its Branches. Passed 17th March 1835. 5 William IV Chapter 31 (session 1) 1835 This act creates regulations for driving logs down the Magaguadavic River and penalties for their violations Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1835 (session 1). Fredericton: John Simpson, 1835.