Legislation by Province: Lower Canada (1792-1841)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to enable the Trustees for the building of the Parsonage House at Saint Michel de Vaudreuil, to recover the Parishioners as a contribution towards the expense thereof. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 27 1832 Under this Act, the Trustees appointed to superintend the construction of a Parsonage at the Parish of Saint Michel de Vaudreuil in the District of Montreal in 1817 are to be reimbursed for sums forwarded to them by the Parish's parishioners, as outlined in the 1816 Act by which construction was undertaken. The Act allows the Trustees to take legal action in order to recover sums if necessary. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal certain Acts therein mentioned, and for the further encouragement of Elementary Schools in the Country parts of this Province. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 26 1832 This Act provides for elementary schools in the province, as outlined. including allowances to be granted to these schools and how they should be used. The Act includes instructions for how the schools are to be monitored. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue and amend an Act therein mentioned, intituled, “An Act for the better regulation of the Lumber Trade.” (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 25 1832 This Act amends and continues the 1829 Act, “An Act for the better regulation of the Lumber Trade," including that the cost of staves of certain measurements are reduced. This Act is to remain in force until 1834. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal in part certain Acts therein mentioned and to establish and incorporate a Trinity House in the City of Montreal. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 24 1832 This Act establishes a Trinity House in the City of Montreal, and defines its relationship to the Trinity House at Québec, including the extent of each Trinity House's authority. This Act also outlines how the Master, Deputy Master, and Wardens are to be appointed and declared “the Master, Deputy Master and Wardens of the Trinity House of Montreal,” and their duties, as well as those of the Harbour Master of Montreal. This Act is to remain in force until 1837. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to revive and amend and to continue for a limited time two certain Acts therein mentioned relating to the Lachine Canal. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 23 1832 This Act revives, amends, and continues two Acts relating to the Lachine Canal, including the 1829 Act, “An Act to establish certain rates, tolls and duties on the Lachine Canal and to provide for the care and management of the said Canal,” and the 1830 Act, “An Act to authorize the expenditure of a certain sum of money and to grant certain powers to the Commissioners of the Lachine Canal,” for the purpose of providing for the maintenance of the Canal and to establish rates of tolls and duties . These Acts are to remain in force until 1835. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to regulate the qualification and summoning of Jurors in Civil and Criminal matters. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 22 1832 This Act describes how jurors are to be selected and summoned to court, and who is qualified to serve as jurors on provincial, civil, and criminal courts. Specific instructions for how this is to be undertaken in each district are outlined, as well as penalties should summoned jurors fail to serve without giving lawful cause. This Act is to remain in force until 1835. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal an Ordinance therein mentioned, and to provide more ample regulations respecting Land Surveyors and the admeasurement of Lands. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 21 1832 This Act repeals and replaces the 1785 Act, “An Ordinance concerning Land Surveyor and the admeasurement of Lands.” This Act describes qualifications for becoming a land surveyor and the processes by which land surveyors may be appointed and their duties. This Act is to remain in force until 1840. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make temporary provision for the instruction of the Deaf and Dumb and for other purposes relating to the same object. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 20 1832 Under this Act, one or more commissioners are to be appointed to carry the first section of the 1821 Act, An Act to make further provision for the encouragement of Education in this Province and to amend two certain Acts therein mentioned,” into effect. This Act also makes further provision for the School for the Deaf and Dumb kept by Mr. Ronald Macdonald, including providing a sum not exceeding two hundred and twenty-five pounds to defray the expense of Board and Lodging pupils. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend a certain Act passed in the first year of His Majesty’s Reign, for regulating Tavern Keepers. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 19 1832 This Act amends the 1821 Act, "An Act to amend and continue for a limited time a certain Act passed in the ninth year of the Reign of His late Majesty, intituled ‘An Act further to regulate persons who keep houses of Public Entertainment and retail Spirituous Liquors, and for other purposes,’” including how licences to keep a House of Public Entertainment are granted, and penalties for those who offend against the terms of this Act. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate certain sums of money therein mentioned for the purpose of repairing and furnishing the Government House at Montreal. (25th February, 1832.) 2 William IV Chapter 18 1832 This Act advances a sum not exceeding one thousand eight hundred pounds towards defraying the expense of repairing the Government House in the city of Montreal and a further sum not exceeding one thousand five hundred pounds towards furnishing the same. Early Canadiana Online