Legislation by Jurisdictional Relevance: Private

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to Incorporate a Company under the style and title of the British America Fire and Life Assurance Company. Passed 13th Feb. 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 19 1833 This Act incorporates the British America Fire and Life Assurance Company, and provides detail regarding the management of said company. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant aid to certain Charitable Institutions at Montreal. (3d April, 1833) 3 William IV Chapter 17 1833 Under this Act, several sums are to be advanced to the charitable institutions listed, as described. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and extend the Provisions of an Act intituled, “An Act for making a Rail Road from Lake Champlain to the River Saint Lawrence.” (3d April, 1833) 3 William IV Chapter 7 1833 This Act extends the period allowed for the construction of the railroad and the period in which plans should be prepared. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make provision for the support of the Royal Institution for the advancement of learning. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William VI Chapter 31 1832 This Act allows for the advancement of several sums to cover the allowances made to the masters of schools under the management and control of the Royal Institution for the advancement of learning and to pay several salaries as outlined. The processes by which these funds are to be accounted for are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Members of the Natural History Society, at Montreal. 2 William IV Chapter 65 1832 This Act incorporates the “The Natural History Society of Montreal,” and establishes certain rules and regulations by which the Society should operate. The Act also defines various positions that will constitute the Council of the said Society. The ways in which Members are to be selected, and their role within the corporation, are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize Joseph Toussaint Drolet to exact Toll at a Bridge erected by him over the South Branch of the River Yamaska. (20th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 63 1832 An Act authorising Joseph Toussaint Drolet, Esquire to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the over the Southern Branch of the River Yamaska at the place called Beauregard Rapid, at his own cost. Drolet is granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize Andre Bourgault dit Lacroix, to build a Toll Bridge over the Northern Branch of the River Yamaska. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 62 1832 An Act authorising Andre Bourgault dit Lacroix to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the over the Northern Branch of the River Yamaska opposite, the Village of Burtonville, at his own cost. Lacroix is granted the authority to take and use of the land required to build the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's construction and maintenance are outlined. The allowable tolls that can be charged are described, as well as those to be excepted from tolls. Additionally, after a period of fifty years, it is made lawful for the Crown to assume possession of the bridge. Time restraints allowed for the construction and repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate the sums of money therein mentioned to the payment of certain expenses of the Civil Government during the years one thousand eight hundred and thirty and one thousand eight hundred thirty-one. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 61 1832 This Act lists several sums to paid out to cover several expenses incurred by the Civil Government. These sums are largely to be paid out to individuals for services rendered. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for making a Rail-road from Lake Champlain to the River Saint Lawrence. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 58 1832 This Act makes provisions for the construction of a railroad between Lake Champlain and the River Saint Lawrence, opposite to the City of Montreal. The railroad's proprietors are listed and made a body politic and corporate by the name “The Company of Proprietors of the Champlain and Saint Lawrence Rail-road." Their rights, duties, and the terms under which they may operate are outlined. Stipulations for the construction and maintenance of the railroad are provided. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the reimbursement of certain monies expended by Edouard Larue in distributing the printed copies of a certain Act therein mentioned. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 56 1832 This Act provides Edouard Larue a sum of money not exceeding eighty-eight pounds, fourteen shillings and nine pence half-penny to reimburse a like sum expended by him in distributing the printed copies of an Act passed in the ninth and tenth years of the Reign of His late Majesty, and intituled, “An Act for rendering valid conveyances of Lands and other immoveable property held in free and common soccage within the Province of Lower Canada, and for other purposes therein mentioned.” Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the payment of a certain sum of money to Benjamin Spearman. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 54 1832 This Act provides a sum of seventy-five pounds to Benjamin Spearman, a militiaman wounded in the execution of his duties, in order to provide subsistence for his family. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a certain sum of money for obtaining Historical Documents relating to the early times of Canada. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 48 1832 This Act grants a sum not exceeding three hundred pounds currency to the Literary and Historical Society of Québec, to enable them to obtain and publish Historical Documents relating to the early times of Canada. The processes by which these funds should be accounted for are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the payment of a certain sum of money as a compensation for services performed by Francois Xavier Tessier, Health Officer at Québec. (25th. February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 47 1832 This Act applies a sum not exceeding one hundred and seventy-five pounds to Francois Xavier Tessier, Esquire, Health Officer at the Port of Québec as compensation for his serves during the summer of 1831. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make provision for the appropriation of certain monies arising out of the Estates of the late Order of Jesuits, and for other purposes. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 41 1832 This Act appropriates funds arising from the Estates of the late Order of Jesuits to the purposes of Education exclusively. The Act outlines how these funds should be kept, and distributes portions thereof to defray certain salaries for the present year, 1832, as outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act granting to His Majesty a Sum of Money for the purposes therein mentioned. Passed 28th January, 1832. 2 William IV – Chapter 27 1832 This Act authorizes funds to pay certain previously-approved sums to certain current or former government officials or their widows. Early Canadiana Online
An Act authorising a loan to the President and Directors of the Desjardin’s Canal Company. Passed 28th January, 1832. 2 William IV – Chapter 24 1832 This Act authorizes a government loan of 5,000 pounds to the Desjardin's Canal Company, for the completion of the Desjardins Canal. The Act also outlines the terms for the repayment of the loan. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise a Loan to the President Directors and Company of the Port Hope Harbour and Wharf Company. Passed 28th January, 1832. 2 William IV – Chapter 23 1832 This Act authorizes the Upper Canadian government to borrow up to 2,000 pounds that it will provide as a loan in turn toward completing the wharf and harbour in Port Hope. The Act also outlines the terms of the government's loan and its repayment. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise a Loan to the President, Directors and Company, of the Cobourg Harbour. Passed 28th January, 1832. 2 William IV – Chapter 22 1832 This Act authorizes the government to borrow up to 3,000 pounds to loan in turn to the company building the Cobourg Harbour. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to establish a Police in the Town of Brockville, in the District of Johnstown. Passed 28th January, 1832. 2 William IV – Chapter 17 1832 This Act establishes a "Board of Police" in Brockville, and outlines both the purview of the Board and the procedure for electing Board representatives. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Incorporate a Joint Stock Company, under the style and title of the President, Directors, and Company, of the Port Burwell Harbour. Passed 28th January, 1832. 2 William IV – Chapter 15 1832 This Act incorporates the " 'President, Directors and Company of the Port Burwell Harbour,' " and delineates the responsibilities and intended functioning of the said Company. Early Canadiana Online