Legislation by Province: Lower Canada (1792-1841)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Ordinance to continue a certain Act therein mentioned, intituled, “An Act for the Transportation of certain Offenders from this Province to England, to be thence again transported to New South Wales or Van Diemen’s Land.” | 1 Victoria Chapter 8 (Session 1) | 1838 | This Act continues the 1835 Act, “An Act for the Transportation of certain Offenders from this Province to England, to be thence again transported to New South Wales or Van Diemen’s Land," which is to remain in force until 1842. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to authorize the appointment of Commissioners to investigate the Claims of certain loyal Inhabitants of this Province, for losses sustained during the late unnatural Rebellion. | 1 Victoria Chapter 7 (Session 1) | 1838 | Under this Ordinance, three commissioners are to be appointed to investigate losses or damages that loyal inhabitants suffered during the rebellion. The processes by which these commissioners are to be appointed and their duties are outlined. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to continue a certain Act therein mentioned, intituled, “An Act to provide less expensive means for the Recovery of Wages due to Seamen of Vessels belonging to, or registered in this Province.” | 1 Victoria Chapter 6 (Session 1) | 1838 | This Ordinance continues that 1836 Act, “An Act to provide less expensive means for the recovery of wages due to Seamen of Vessels belonging to, or registered in this Province," which is to remain in force until 1842. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to continue a certan Act, intituled, "An Act to regulate the Exercise of certain Rights of Lessors and Lessees." | 1 Victoria Chapter 5 (Session 1) | 1838 | This Ordinance continues the 1833 Act, “An Act to regulate the Exercise of certain Rights of Lessors and Lessees,” which is to remain in force until 1839. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to continue certain Acts of the Legislature of this Province, relating to the Establishment of Registry Offices. | 1 Victoria Chapter 4 (Session 1) | 1838 | This Ordinance continues the 1830 Act, “An Act to establish Registry Offices in the Counties of Drummond, Sherbrooke, Stanstead, Shefford, and Missisquoi,” the 1831 Act that amended it, and the 1834 Act that extended it, as outlined. These Acts are to remain in force until 1842. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to continue a certain Act therein mentioned, making provision for the Assistance of Sick and Indigent Emigrants. | 1 Victoria Chapter 3 (Session 1) | 1838 | This Ordinance continues the 1832 Act, “An Act to create a fund for defraying the expense of providing medical assistance for Sick Emigrants, and of enabling Indigent persons of that description to proceed to the place of their destination,” and the 1834 Act that continued it, which are to remain in force until 1839. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to authorize the apprehending and detention of Persons charged with High Treason, Suspicion of High Treason, Misprision of High Treason, and Treasonable Practices, and to suspend for a limited time, as to such persons, a certain Ordinance therein mentioned. | 1 Victoria Chapter 2 (Session 1) | 1838 | Under this Ordinance, any person detained for High Treason, Suspicion of High Treason, Misprision of High Treason, or Treasonable Practices can be held without bail while it remains in force. Additionally, certain sections of “An Ordinance for securing the liberty of the subject, and for the prevention of imprisonment out of this Province" is temporarily suspended as outlined. This Ordinance is to remain in force until August next. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to declare and ascertain the period when the Laws and Ordinances made and passed by the Governor, or Person authorized to execute the Commission of Governor, and Special Council of this Province, shall take effect. | 1 Victoria Chapter 1 (Session 1) | 1838 | This Ordinance provides that the Governor of the Province and Clerk of the Special Council for the affairs of the Province are to sign each law or ordinance with the date of its commencement. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for making and maintaining a Rail Road, from the River Saint Lawrence to the Province Line. (21st March, 1836). | 6 William IV Chapter 59 | 1836 | This Act makes provisions for the construction of a railroad along the River Saint Lawrence, opposite to the City of Quebec to the boundary of Maine, as specified. The railroad's proprietors are listed and made a body politic and corporate by the name “The Kennebec Rail Road Company." 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 provide means for putting the Steam Dredging Vessel into operation. (21st March, 1836.) | 6 William IV Chapter 58 | 1836 | This Act makes further provision to put the 1830 Act, “An Act to appropriate a certain sum of money for the purchase of a Steam Dredging Vessel.” into effect. A sum not exceeding two thousand six hundred pounds is provided to defray remaining costs, as outlined. | Early Canadiana Online |