Legislation by Jurisdictional Relevance: Private

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to prolong the time granted to Thomas Porteous of Terrebonne, Esquire, for rebuilding certain Bridges therein mentioned. (14th April, 1808.) 48 George III Chapter 23 1808 An Act to extend the period Thomas Porteous, esq., his heirs, or executors had to make repairs or rebuild bridges if deemed unsafe or impassable, on pain of losing title to the bridges, from eighteen months to six years. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise Jacques Morin, Junior, to build a Bridge over the River Du Sud, at the fourth range of concessions, in the Parish of St. Valier, near the Fall; to fix the rates of Toll for passing thereon; and to provide Regulations for the said Bridge. (14th April, 1808.) 48 George III Chapter 16 1808 An Act to allow Jacques Morin, Junior to build a toll bridge of the River du Sud near the fall, at his own cost. The Act stipulates that as long as he, his heirs, executors, or curators collect a toll at this bridge, they are responsible for its maintenance and the maintenance of the byroads leading to it. The Crown may assume possession of the bridge after fifty years, or if Morin fails to complete the bridge within three years from the passing of this Act or fail to repair the bridge if deemed required. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise Eustache Nicolas Lambert Dumont, Esquire, to erect a Toll Bridge over the River Outaouais. (14th April, 1808.) 48 George III Chapter 12 1808 An Act to authorise Eustache Nicolas Lambert Dumont, esq. to construct a toll bridge across the River Outaouais from the Îsle Jesus to the Island of Montreal. Toll rates and restrictions are outlined. The Act stipulates the amount of space to be allowed between pillars in the river to allow traffic through, and procedures if damage to the bridge should be incurred. The Act makes provisions that roads and highways may be redirected or routed to communicate with these bridges. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for extending the duration of the Patent granted for erecting the Bridge over the river Saint Charles, now called, Dorchester Bridge. (14th April, 1808.) 48 George III Chapter 10 1808 An Act to extend the term allowed for the Dorchester bridge's proprietors and their heirs to collect tolls for passage across the River Saint Charles on the basis that the expiring period of 50 years was not sufficient to present a profit to the proprietors. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to impose and appropriate an additional Duty on all Wine, hereafter to be imported into this Province. 48 George III – Chapter 3 (Session 1) 1808 This act imposes a further duty of six pence per gallon of wine imported into the province in order to pay an annual pension of five hundred pounds to Sir John Wentworth, former Lieutenant-Governor, for his lifetime. The act also includes provisions for any leftover sums which may accrue from this duty, should the tax result in more than the five hundred pounds required for the specified pension. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the encouragement and relief of certain persons therein named and others, and authorising them to associate themselves by the name of the “Quebec Benevolent Society,” under certain Restrictions, Rules and Regulations therein mentioned. 47 George III Chapter 17 1807 An Act allowing the "Quebec Benevolent Society" to form and to create a fund for the purpose of supporting members of the said society in illness, infirmity, old age, or their widows. A committee composed of society members was to form to establish the rules, orders, and regulations. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant to Jean Baptiste Bedard the exclusive right and privilege of erecting Bridges in this Province, according to the models therein mentioned. (16th April, 1807.) 47 George III Chapter 15 1807 An Act providing Jean Baptiste Bedard and his deputies, servants, or agents, sole privilege and authority to erect wooden bridges according to the improved methods that were his design. The Act outlines fines for those who infringe upon this Act, then goes on to describe Bedard's designs. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting an Annuity to John Newton, Esq. one of the Collectors of Impost and Excise, for the District of Halifax. 47 George III – Chapter 14 1806 This act grants a pension to John Newton, former tax collector, who can no longer work as a tax collector due to his age. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize Thomas Porteous, Esquire, to build a Bridge over a Branch of the River Ottowas, otherwise Des Prairies, from La Chenaye to the Island, called Bourdon; and another Bridge, from that Island to the Island of Montreal, to establish the Rates of Toll payable thereon, and for regulating the said Bridges. (25th March, 1805.) 45 George III Chapter 14 1805 An Act to allow Thomas Porteous of Terrebonne construct a toll bridge over the branch of Des Prairies separating La Chenaye in the Country of Leinster from the Island of Montreal, across Bourdon Island. The Act declares that roads and highways should be routed to communicate with these bridges. Toll rates and restrictions are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for disqualifying and restraining, Charles Baptiste Bouc, from being elected, and from Sitting and Voting as a Member of the House of Assembly. (5th April, 1802.) 42 George III Chapter 7 1802 An Act to prevent the Charles Baptiste Bouc's election to the House of Assembly after he was found guilty of conspiracy. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to encourage the building of a Bridge across the Harbour of Halifax. 36 George III – Chapter 7 1796 This act allows Jonathan Tremain and others to collect money by private subscription for the purpose of building a bridge across the Halifax harbour. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for applying certain Monies therein mentioned for the Services of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety One, and for appropriating such Part of the Supplies granted in this Session of General Assembly, as are not already appropriated by the Laws or Acts of the Province. 31 George III Chapter 17 1791 This Act outlines and provides for the provincial government's expenses for 1791, mainly the salaries of various government employees or sums owing for services rendered. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide a suitable Place for the General Assembly and King’s Courts to sit in, and for other public Purposes. 30 George III Chapter 10 1790 This Act outlines how commissioners should be appointed to oversee the leasing of a building near the Government House to serve as a court house to replace the building destroyed by a recent fire. Allowable sums for furnishing the building and the processes by which the lease is to be executed are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An act for applying certain Monies therein mentioned for the Services of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Eight, and for appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of General Assembly. 28 George III Chapter 16 1787 This Act lists several sums to be distributed to cover the sums owing for certain services, salaries, or other expenses as listed. The processes by which these sums are to be accounted for are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the Relief of Robert Appleby, an Insolvent Debtor. 28 George III Chapter 12 1787 This Act makes provision for the discharge of Robert Appleby, an insolvent debtor detained in Shelburne. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the relief of Samuel Smith, an Insolvent Debtor, and Prisoner in His Majesty’s Goal at Halifax. 22 George III – Chapter 13 1782 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the relief of Jonathan Binney, Esq. late Collector of the Duties of Impost and Excise at the District of Canso. 15 George III – Chapter 5 (Session 1) 1775 This act was not published. Early Canadiana Online