Legislation by Concept: Welfare

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace for the City and County of Saint John to raise a sum of money for erecting an addition to the Alms House of the said City and County. Passed 13th April 1859. 22 Victoria Chapter 40 1859 This Act authorizes Justices of the Peace to erect an Alms House, detailing the provisions for borrowing funds to do so and for repaying said debt. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1859. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1859.
An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace for the County of Charlotte to assess the Parish of Saint Stephen, in the said County, for the erection of an Alms House therein, and to provide a site for the same, and for making rules and regulations for the management thereof. Passed 6th April 1858. 21 Victoria Chapter 56 1858 This Act authorizes the erection if an Alms House, detailing the assessment of necessary funds and management appointed. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1858. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1858.
An Act to Provide for the Retirement of Christopher Ayre, Clerk of the Legislative Council, and one of the Clerks of the Colonial Secretary's Office. (Passed 10th May, 1858.) 21 Victoria Chapter 23 1858 This act provides a retirement pension for a government clerks in the amount of one hundred and seventy five pounds, payable quarterly. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Retirement of the present Assistant Judges of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland. (Passed 10th May, 1858.) 21 Victoria Chapter 22 1858 This act provides a retirement pension of two hundred and seventy five pounds, payable quarterly, for two supreme court judges of the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to afford relief to Wives and Children deserted by their Husbands and Parents. (Passed 10th May, 1858.) 21 Victoria Chapter 13 1858 This act makes financial provisions for wives and children abandoned by husbands and parents, and defines the penalties for those who should so abandon their wives and/or children. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for defraying certain expenses of the Civil Government of the Province. Passed 1st July 1857. 21 Victoria Chapter 2 Session 3 1857 This act defrays the costs of various expenses incurred by the provincial government. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1587. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1857.
An Act in amendment of an Act intituled An Act to incorporate the Saint John Protestant Orphan Asylum. Passed 26th March 1857. 20 Victoria Chapter 39 Session 2 1857 This act amends legislation concerning the Saint John Protestant Orphan Asylum. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1587. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1857.
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed 1st May 1856. 19 Victoria Chapter 33 1856 This Act grants part of the public revenue to the salary and support of public works, and where the money shall be drawn from. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1856. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1856.
An Act to Provide for the Retirement of the present Sheriff of the Central District of Newfoundland. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 23 1856 This act provides an annual retirement pension of two hundred and seventy five pounds to the outgoing sheriff of the Central District of Newfoundland. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Saint John Protestant Orphan Asylum. Passed 12th April 1855. 18 Victoria – Chapter 70 1855 This Act incorporates the Saint John Protestant Orphan Asylum, detailing the conduct, properties, and powers. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to authorise the sale of the Alms House Property in the County of York. Passed 14th April 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 23 1853 This Act authorizes the sale of Alms House lands, profits to be used for the improvement of said house. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to incorporate the Sisters of Charity of Quebec. Assented to 14ih June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 264 1852 This act incorporates the Sisters of Charity of Quebec, allowing them to buy and hold property. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed 7th April 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 39 1852 This act appropriates part of the public revenue for payment of various services throughout the province. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.
An Act to continue the Act for affording Belief to Wives and Children Deserted by their Husbands and Parents. (Passed 14th June, 1852.) 15 Victoria Chapter 18 1852 This act continues an act first passed in 1834, which made provisions available for children who have been abandoned by their parents, and wives who have been abandoned by their husbands. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace for the City and County of Saint John to assess a portion of the inhabitants thereof for a loss sustained by Margaret Griffin, in consequence of a Fire in Portland in September in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty one. Passed 18th February 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 13 1852 This act authorizes justices of the peace for Saint John to assess a portion of the city's inhabitants for a loss sustained by one Margaret Griffin in a fire. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.
An Act to repeal the several acts for incorporating the city of Fredericton, and to make other provisions in lieu thereof. Passed 30th April 1851. 14 Victoria Chapter 15 New Brunswick Local Acts 1851 This act repeals exisiting legislation concerning the government of the city of Fredericton, and creates a new system for how the city of Fredericton will be bordered and governed, and what legal and constituional rights it will enjoy Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1851. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1851.
An Act to provide for the appointment of Commissioners for the Alms House and Work House for the County of York. Passed 15th March 1851. 14 Victoria Chapter 4 New Brunswick Local Acts 1851 This act establishes authority and duties for Commissioners of the Poor in York County. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1851. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1851.
An Act to incorporate the Benevolent Societies of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Canada. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 142 1851 This act incorporates the Benevolent Societies of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, to allow the society to raise funds for the purpose of distributing literature, and supporting the widows and children of former ministers. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act incorporating The Montreal Firemen’s Benevolent Association. 2d August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 41 1851 This is an amendment to act which incorporates the Montreal Firemen's Benevolent Association, which provides for the widows and orphans of deceased firemen. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The House of Industry of Toronto. 2d August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 35 1851 This act incorporates the House of Industry, which provides work for the poor and destitute of the city of Toronto. Early Canadiana Online