Legislation by Jurisdictional Relevance: Private

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for the relief of David Williams, an Insolvent Debtor. 3 George IV – Chapter 28 1822 This act discharges David Williams, a debtor held in prison by his creditors, under certain conditions specified by the act. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act to remunerate the Commissioners appointed to treat on behalf of this Province with the Commissioners of Lower Canada on the subject of our Commercial relations with that Province. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 27 1822 This Act allows for the payment of 100 pounds each to the three Commissioners who negotiated with their counterparts from Lower Canada on certain questions of duties and trade. Early Canadiana Online
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
An Act for the relief of Peter Miller. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 24 1822 This Act provides that Peter Miller be supported with twenty pounds per year thenceforward, as an illness he contracted while serving in the "First Regiment of York Militia" during the War of 1812 has left him unable to work and support himself. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the relief of John Crysler, Esquire. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 23 1822 This Act stipulates that John Crysler, Esquire, the Collector of Customs in Cornwall, be paid the percentage due him on the duties he collected in his position at the "Port of Cornwall." Crysler's percentage would have been paid him sooner had the Deputy Collector not been negligent in reporting the duties in a timely manner. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appoint Trustees to the Will of William Weekes, late of York, Esquire, deceased, to carry into effect the Provisions thereof. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 22 1822 This Act outlines some of the provisions of the will of William Weekes, Esquire -- including the construction of an "Academy" for young people -- and vests the trusteeship of the will in new hands, as the previous trustee had left British North America and the terms of the will had gone unfulfilled since Weekes' death in 1806. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and rectify the operation of an Act passed in the fifty-eighth year of the Reign of His late Majesty George the Third, intituled, “An Act to establish a House of Industry in the City of Montreal.’’ (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 6 1822 An Act to amend the second clause of an Act from 1818 “An Act to establish a House of Industry in the City of Montreal.” This original Act was passed to aid with the construction of an House of Industry for the poor on the lots left for that purpose by John Conrad Marsteller and outlined processes by which this House of Industry was to be realized, including how Wardens will be appointed and their duties. By this Act, the number of Wardens to be appointed from four to eight, under terms of two years. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to afford Relief to Samuel Hull and Esther Phelps. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 31 1821 This Act permits both Samuel Hull and Esther Phelps to "[t]raverse all or any Inquisition or Office" affecting their seized lands, when they have not up to now been permitted to do so. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to afford Relief to Edmund Mott and John Blanchard of the District of Johnstown. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 30 1821 This Act permits Edmund Mott and John Blanchard to "[t]raverse all or any Inquisition or Office" affecting their seized lands, when they have not up to now been permitted to do so. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to empower certain Trustees therein mentioned, to sell and convey a certain Lot of Land in the Town of York, and to purchase another Lot or Tract of Land for the use and accommodation of a Roman Catholic Congregation. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 29 1821 This Act permits the trustees to sell a parcel of land (Lot No. Six in the Town of York) and to use the proceeds from the sale toward the purchase of lands more suited to the associated purpose ("the use and accommodation of a Roman Catholic Congregation"). Early Canadiana Online
An Act to afford relief to John Wagstaff of the Town of Niagara, Tin-smith. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 28 1821 This Act permits John Wagstaff of Niagara to remove buildings from property of his that was vested in the Crown according to previous legislation concerning aliens and property ownership. Early Canadiana Online
An Act granting a Pension to Elizabeth Lawe. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 20 1821 This Act guarantees a yearly pension of twenty pounds to Elizabeth Lawe, whose husband and son both died during or due to injuries sustained during the War of 1812, leaving her without means of financial support. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Remuneration and Reimbursement of certain Persons therein mentioned. Passed 14th April, 1821. 2 George IV – Chapter 19 1821 This Act provides for the remuneration of Commissioners for a number of infrastructure projects within the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate certain persons therein named, under the name of the “Bank of Canada.” 1 George IV Chapter 27 1821 An Act to establish a bank in the City of Montreal. The Act names the persons who are ordained, constituted and declared, to be a Corporation, Body Corporate and Politic, by the name of “The President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Canada,” as well as their obligations to stockholders. The value of number of shares permitted are outlined, as well as how the bank is to operate. The company's fundamental rules, restrictions, and provisions are described. Forms relating to stocks follow the Act's articles. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the incorporation of certain persons therein-mentioned, under the name of the “Quebec Bank.” 1 George IV Chapter 26 1821 An Act to establish the a bank in Quebec City. The Act names the persons who are ordained, constituted and declared, to be a Body Politic and Corporate under the name "The Quebec Bank," as well as their obligations to stockholders. The value and number of shares permitted are outlined, as well as how the bank is to operate. The company's fundamental rules, restrictions, and provisions are described. Forms relating to stocks follow the Act's articles. Early Canadiana Online
An act for incorporating certain persons therein-named, under the name of “President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Montreal.” 1 George IV Chapter 25 1821 An Act to establish the Bank of Montreal. The Act names the persons who are to form “The President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Montreal," as well as their obligations to stockholders. The value of number of shares permitted are outlined, as well as how the bank is to operate. The company's fundamental rules, restrictions, and provisions are described. Forms relating to stocks follow the Act's articles. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize Michel Dubord, Esquire, to build a Toll-Bridge over the River Champlain. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 24 1821 An act authorising Michel Dubord, Esquire to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the River Champlain. Dubord 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 certain sums of money therein-mentioned. (17th March, 1821.) 1 George IV Chapter 22 1821 An Act to grant a sum not exceeding one hundred and fifty pounds towards repairing several bridges and roads or portages, and a sums of one hundred and fifty pounds, eighteen shillings and fifty-four pounds, eleven shillings and one penny to defray the expenses incurred by officers of the militia. Early Canadiana Online
A Bill to Incorporate the Governors of the Dalhousie College, at Halifax. 1 & 2 George IV – Chapter 39 1821 This act incorporates the named trustees of Dalhousie College in Halifax, along with listing their duties and responsibilities to the college as trustees. LLMC Digital Law Library
An Act for opening and maintaining a Road to the Settlements on Gay’s River. 60 George III – Chapter 26 1820 This act incorporates the Dartmouth Turnpike Company. The company will take over a road construction project between Dartmouth and Gay's River, following the instructions included in the act. Early Canadiana Online