Legislation by Province: Lower Canada (1792-1841)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to afford relief, during a limited time, to Insolvent Debtors. (25th February, 1832.) 12 William IV Chapter 1 1832 This Act places limits on the movement of persons arrested by virtue of any Writ of Capias ad satisfaciendum, who are to be allowed to go at large within the county where they were arrested under certain circumstances, as outlined. This Act is to remain in force until 1835. 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 authorize the erection of Court Houses and Gaols in the Counties of this Province, and for other purposes therein-mentioned. 2 William IV Chapter 66 1832 This Act outlines the processes by which new Court Houses and jails can be established in the several Counties of the Province, including how real estate should be acquired for that purpose, and how plans and estimates can be submitted. The manner in which these projects should be paid for are also explained. This Act is to remain in force until 1840. 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 make provision for, defraying the Civil Expenditure of the Provincial Government for the current year. 2 William IV Chapter 64 1832 This Act provides a sum not exceeding fifty eight thousand and ninety-five pounds, nine shillings and ten pence to defray the expenses of the Provincial Government for the year 1832. 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 to appropriate a certain sum of money towards the support of the Emigrant Hospital at Québec. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 60 1832 This Act provides a sum not exceeding one hundred pounds towards supporting Hospital established in the City of Québec for the relief of Indigent, Sick Emigrants from the United Kingdom. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to encourage the establishment of Banks for Savings in this Province. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 59 1832 This Act gives certain instructions for how banks for savings should operate, including how records should be kept and the role and privileges of banks' trustees. This Act is to remain in force until 1837. Early Canadiana Online