Legislation by Province: Lower Canada (1792-1841)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Ordinance for the better information of the Government and of the Public, concerning Prosecutions brought before Justices of the Peace. | 2 Victoria Chapter 20 (Session 4) | 1839 | This Ordinance outlines the form of quarterly returns Justices of the Peace are to produce and send to the Clerk of the Peace for their district. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to suspend in part certain Acts therein mentioned, and to establish and incorporate a Trinity House in the City of Montreal. | 2 Victoria Chapter 19 (Session 4) | 1839 | This Ordinance establishes a Trinity House at Montréal for the better regulation of the Saint Lawrence River around Portneuf and the city. This Ordinance suspends replaces sections of several former Acts, as outlined, and vests authority formerly distributed by these Acts in the Deputy Master and Wardens of the Trinity House, as described. Directions for the operation of the Trinity House are given. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance for establishing regulations respecting Aliens coming into this Province, or residing therein. | 2 Victoria Chapter 18 (Session 4) | 1839 | Under this Ordinance, the Master or Commander of every ship or vessel is required to report the number, names, ranks, and occupations of all foreigners on his ship upon arrival in the Province. The processes by which this is to be carried out and enforced are outlined. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to extend certain privileges therein-mentioned to the Ministers of the Methodist New Connexion, and the Congregations under their care. | 2 Victoria Chapter 17 (Session 4) | 1839 | Under this Ordinance, the Ministers of the Methodist New Connexion, Reverend John Addyman, and the Reverend John Hutchinson, are authorised to keep Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, under such rules and regulations outlined in the Ordinance. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to amend a certain Act therein-mentioned, and for the more effectual Punishment of such persons as shall seduce Soldiers to Desert. | 2 Victoria Chapter 16 (Session 4) | 1839 | This Ordinance repeals and replaces the 1838 Ordinance, “An Ordinance to declare and ascertain the period when the Laws and Ordinances made and passed by the Governor or person authorised to execute the Commission of Governor, and Special Council of this Province, shall take effect,” relating to how persons found to have persuaded any soldier or soldiers to desert or leave service are to be prosecuted and sentenced. This Ordinance is to be in force until 1840. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to regulate the curing, packing, and inspection of Beef and Pork, intended for exportation. | 2 Victoria Chapter 15 (Session 4) | 1839 | This Ordinance suspends and replaces all former acts regulating the curing, packing and inspection of Beef and Pork. The processes by which Boards of Examiners for the Inspector of Beef and Pork are to be established and their duties are described. The terms used to label grades of beef and pork are defined. This Ordinance is to remain in force until 1842. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to amend a certain Act therein mentioned, and to provide for the better regulation of Taverns and Tavern-Keepers. | 2 Victoria Chapter 14 (Session 4) | 1839 | This Ordinance regulates and outlines how licences for keeping Houses of Public Entertainment can be acquired. This Ordinance is to remain in force until 1842. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance for the better regulation of Ferrymen, and others conveying persons for hire across the rivers and waters of this Province. | 2 Victoria Chapter 13 (Session 4) | 1839 | This Ordinance requires that all ferrymen must be licenced and outlines the processes by which these licences are to be distributed. This Ordinance is to remain in force until 1842. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to secure to, and confer upon Henri Vallotte, an inhabitant of this Province, the civil and political rights of a natural-born British subject. | 2 Victoria Chapter 12 (Session 4) | 1839 | This Ordinance confers the rights and privileges of a natural-born citizen upon Henri Vallotte of the City of Montreal. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to secure to, and confer upon Alfred Rambau, an inhabitant of this Province, the civil and political rights of a natural-born British subject. | 2 Victoria Chapter 11 (Session 4) | 1839 | This Ordinance confers the rights and privileges of a natural-born citizen upon Alfred Rambau of the City of Montreal. | Early Canadiana Online |