Legislation by Concept: Defence, War of 1812, Welfare
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to Repeal Part of, Amend and Continue the Laws now in Force, for the Payment of Militia Pensions. (Passed 30th January, 1826.) | 7 George IV Chapter 6 | 1826 | This act continue and amends an act passed in 1816, which widens the definition of who is permitted to claim a militia pension. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for defraying certain expenses which have been incurred for affording relief to the sufferers in New-Brunswick by the late extensive fire, there. (29th March, 1826.) | 6 George IV Chapter 23 | 1826 | An Act to grant a sum of two thousand four hundred and ninety-two pounds, seven shillings and ten pence towards the relief of the settlements on the River Miramichi, in New Brunswick, laid waste by fire. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate certain Sums of Money towards the support of certain Hospitals and other Charitable purposes therein-mentioned. (29th March, 1826.) | 6 George IV Chapter 12 | 1826 | An Act to distribute several sums of money as outlined to support hospitals and charities in the Province, including, towards the support of foundlings in the District of Quebec, to the Religious Ladies of the General Hospital of Quebec and the General Hospital of Quebec, the Religious Ladies of the General Hospital of Montreal and the General Hospital of Montreal, towards the relief of insane persons in the District of Trois-Rivières, and the Religious Ladies Hospitalieres of the Hold Dieu of Quebec. The purposes these funds are to be for are described and the conditions of the funding. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act granting to His Majesty a sum of Money for the Relief of the Sufferers in New Brunswick by the late Fire. (Passed 12th December, 1825.) | 6 George IV Chapter 1 | 1826 | This act grants one thousand pounds to the province of New Brunswick to aid those who have suffered loss in the 1825 Miramichi fire, a forest fire which killed 160 people and destroyed part of Fredericton and the entirety of the town of Newcastle. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act so amend an Act intituled, “An Act to provide for the better Support of the Poor in certain Parishes in the County of Northumberland.” Passed 17th March, 1815. | 6 George IV Chapter 1 | 1825 | This act extends the terms of an 1823 act supporting poor relief in several Northumberland County parishes to Nelson Parish. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1825. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1825. |
| An Act to provide for the better support of the Poor, in certain Parishes in the County of Northumberland. Passed 11th March, 1824. | 5 George IV Chapter 23 | 1824 | This act allows for local offocials in Northumberland County to build and fund institutions to oversee the poor in their areas, and lays out how they are to be managed. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1824. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1824. |
| An Act to provide for making Rules and Regulations for the management of the Poor House in the Parish of Saint Andrews. Passed 11th March, 1824. | 5 George IV Chapter 10 | 1824 | This act gives Charlotte County officials a legal framework to staff, fund, and manage its local poor house. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1824. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1824. |
| An Act to appropriate certain sums of money therein-mentioned for the relief of Insane, Infirm and sick persons, and towards the support of Foundlings and for other purposes. (9th March, 1824.) | 4 George IV Chapter 28 | 1824 | An Act to grant several sums to the Districts of Quebec and Trois-Rivières to defray expenses incurred for the care of Insane, Infirm and sick persons, and towards the support of Foundlings by several groups including the Religious Ladies of the General Hospital, near Quebec, the Religious Ladies of the General Hospital, in Montreal, the Religious Ladies of the Hotel Dieu, at Montreal, and to aid the Corporation of the General Hospital at Montreal. Some of these funds are also to be put towards purchasing supplies, including new sheets and utensils. Additionally, it is made lawful for commissioners to bind out foundlings as apprentices as they deem fit. The manner in which the sums provided in this Act are expended are to be reported to the Legislature. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the Relief of James Carrol. Passed Jan. 19th, 1824. | 4 George IV – Chapter 28 | 1824 | This act provides for a pension for the said James Carrol, a former militia man, who contracted a disease while in the service of the militia which rendered him completely blind, therefore making him unable to provide for himself. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the Relief of John Boswell. Passed 19th March, 1823. | 4 George IV - Chapter 33 | 1823 | This Act provides relief for the hardships faced by John Boswell. | Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823. |
| An Act for the Relief of Matthew Crooks, Esq. Passed 19th March, 1823. | 4 George IV – Chapter 32 | 1823 | This Act grants funds to relief of hardships of Matthew Crooks. | Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823. |
| An Act for the relief of George Delong, George Bates, Alexander Gardener, Thomas Dowsley, and James Smith. Passed March 19th, 1823. | 4 George IV – Chapter 29 | 1823 | This Act provides funds to relieve the hardship on immigrants. | Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823. |
| An Act granting to His Majesty a sum of Money, to be applied in the payment of a Salary to the Sheriff of the Bathurst District. Passed 19th March, 1823. | 4 George IV – Chapter 25 | 1823 | This Act grants funds for the compensation of the Bathurst Sheriff. | Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823. |
| An Act to provide a Salary for the Adjutant General of Militia in this Province, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 19th March, 1823. | 4 George IV – Chapter 6 | 1823 | This Act provides funds for the salary and budget of the general militia. | Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823. |
| An Act for amending, and reducing into one, the several acts, now in force, relating to the support and management of the Poor throughout the Province, excepting such parts thereof as relate to their support in the Town of Halifax. | 4 George IV – Chapter 6 | 1823 | This act consolidates and replaces several past acts regarding the support of the poor within the province of Nova Scotia, with the exception of Halifax which retains its past laws. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the Appointment of Commissioners to investigate the claims of certain Inhabitants of this Province, for losses sustained by them during the late War with the United States of America, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 19th March, 1923. | 4 George IV – Chapter 4 | 1823 | This Act provides officers and funds for substantiating the losses of individuals and ensuring that they are repaid. | Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1823. York: Charles Fothergill, 1823. |
| An Act to appropriate a certain Sum of Money annually for a limited time, in aid and for the support of the House of Industry in the City of Montreal. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 29 | 1823 | An Act to provide a sum not exceeding two hundred and fifty pounds to support the House of Industry in Montreal established under “An Act to establish a House of Industry in the City of Montreal.” | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate a certain Sum of Money therein mentioned for the relief of Insane, Invalid and Infirm Persons, and towards the support of Foundlings. (22d. March, 1823.) | 3 George IV Chapter 25 | 1823 | An Act to defray the expenses incurred by granting sums to religious communities for the support of Foundlings, and towards the relief of Sick and Infirm persons in the districts of Quebec, Montreal, and Trois-Rivières in 1822 and to advance further sums to each district for that purpose. The balances to be paid for each district are outlined. It is also made lawful for Commissioners to bind out foundlings as apprentices. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the erection of an Alms-House and Work-House within the County of York, and for making rules and regulations for the management of the same. Passed the 21st March, 1822. | 3 George IV Chapter 25 | 1822 | This act provides for an almshouse and poorhouse in York County. | Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1822. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1822. |
| An Act for the relief of John White. Passed 17th January 1822. | 2 George IV – Chapter 25 | 1822 | This Act dictates that John White be given support of twenty pounds per year thenceforward, as wounds he sustained during the War of 1812 prevent him from working to support his family, and he does not receive a military pension. | Early Canadiana Online |