Legislation by Province: Lower Canada (1792-1841)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Ordinance to provide for the easy and expeditious administration of Justice in Civil Causes and matters involving small pecuniary value and interest throughout this Province. | 3 Victoria Chapter 43 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance sets the limits of the Province's districts for the purposes of judicature, as outlined. This Ordinance also provides for the appointment of sheriffs in each district, and outlines their duties. This Ordinance repeals , the 1836 Act, “An Act to provide for the summary trial of small causes,” and the 1839 Ordinance “An Ordinance to establish Circuit Courts of Requests in the Districts of Quebec, Montreal and Three Rivers, and for other purposes.” Lists of fees associated with the justice system are included. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to repeal in part, and to amend and to vender permanent as amended, a certain Ordinance therein-mentioned, relative to Taverns and and Tavern Keepers, and to make further provision relative to the same subjects. | 3 Victoria Chapter 42 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance amends, and repeals in part, the 1839 Ordinance, “An Ordinance to amend a certain Act therein mentioned, and to provide for the better regulation of Taverns and Tavern Keepers." | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance for making a Rail-Road from the City of Montreal to the Province Line, at or near Point a Beaudet. | 3 Victoria Chapter 41 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance makes provisions for the construction of a railroad from the City of Montreal and the Province Line, at or near Point a Beaudet, as specified. The railroad's proprietors are listed and made a body politic and corporate by the name “Canada Union 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. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to amend the Ordinance incorporating the Bank of Montreal. | 3 Victoria Chapter 40 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance amends the ninth section of the 1838 Ordinance, "An Ordinance to incorporate certain persons therein named, under the name of 'The President, Directors, and Company of the Bank of Montreal,'” and provides certain restrictions on the salary of the President of the Bank of Montreal. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to exempt certain Officers of Her Majesty’s Army from the payment of the rate or assessment therein mentioned, in the Cities of Quebec and Montreal. | 3 Victoria Chapter 39 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance amends the 1799 Ordinance, “An Act to amend an Act passed in the thirty-sixth year of His present Majesty’s Reign, intituled, ‘An Act for making, repairing and altering the highways and bridges within this Province, and for other purposes,’” to exempt any officer of any Regiment or part of a Regiment or Corps in Garrison in the Cities of Quebec and Montreal from the fees required. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to amend and render permanent the Ordinance establishing a Board of Works in this Province. | 3 Victoria Chapter 38 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance amends and makes permanent the 1839 Ordinance, ,“An Ordinance to establish a Board of Works in this Province," including by providing for the salary of the Chairman of the Board. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to Incorporate certain persons therein-mentioned, under the name of “The Montreal Fire Assurance Company.” | 3 Victoria Chapter 37 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance establishes "The Montreal Fire Assurance Company" and outlines the regulations the company is subject to, including the boards of directors' role and how administration is to be carried out. This Ordinance is to remain in force until 1880. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to Incorporate the City and Town of Montreal. | 3 Victoria Chapter 36 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance establishes "The Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the City of Montreal” as a body politic and corporate. Directions for the rights granted to the said corporation, and how it is to function, including how elections should take place, are outlined, including the authority that members of the Common Council and the Mayor have. Instructions for how these positions are to be elected are also outlined. The city of Montreal is to be divided into six wards, as outlined. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to Incorporate the City and Town of Quebec. | 3 Victoria Chapter 35 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance establishes "The Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the City of Quebec,” as a body politic and corporate. Directions for the rights granted to the said corporation, and how it is to function, including how elections should take place, are outlined, including the authority that members of the Common Council and the Mayor have. Instructions for how these positions are to be elected are also outlined. The city of Quebec is to be divided into six wards, as outlined. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to Incorporate the Montreal Public Bakery and Fuel Company. | 3 Victoria Chapter 34 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance establishes the “Montreal Public Bakery and Fuel Company,” and provides instructions for the company's operation and management, and gives certain instruction on the value of shares. The company is also authorised to borrow a sum not exceeding one thousand five hundred pounds towards providing fire wood or fuel to the poor. | Early Canadiana Online |