Legislation by Province: Lower Canada (1792-1841)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
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| An Act to alter and diminish certain Rates and Tolls of the Lachine Canal, for a limited time, and for other purposes (29th March, 1826.) | 6 George IV Chapter 3 | 1826 | An Act to reduce certain of the Rates, Tolls and duties on vessels, boats, merchandise and effects passing upon the Lachine Canal as outlined. Under this Act, the third clause of an Act from 1822 “An Act to authorize the Commissioners appointed for the completion of the Canal between Lachine and Montreal to effect a Loan for that purpose, and to establish rates of Toll to pass thereon,” is repealed and replaced. These tolls and duties are to be collected until 1827 and no longer. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the summary trial of certain small causes. (29th March, 1826.) | 6 George IV Chapter 2 | 1826 | An Act to allow the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or Person administering the Government to appoint Commissioners to take cognizance of suits concerning the recovery of small debts within the Parishes, Seigneuries and Townships where they are appointed. The processes by which these suits should be pursued, including how summons can be made are outlined. Restrictions on where court may be held and directions for how expenses should be paid are described. This Act is to remain in force until 1829. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the better ascertaining the Duties or Tea imported in this Province direct from China, and for other purposes thereunto relating. (29th March, 1826.) | 6 George IV Chapter 1 | 1826 | An Act to reform the mode by which duties are collected on tea and other commodities imported from China to Canada. Under this Act, Agents of the East India Company in Canada are to give an invoice describing each ship’s cargo to the Custom House at Quebec before they break bulk. The manner in which the customs duties are to be received are described, as well as how damaged goods are to be disposed. |
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| An Act to authorize Jean Baptiste Lague to build a Toll-Bridge over the River des Hurons in the District of Montreal. (22d. March, 1825.) | 5 George IV – Chapter 36 | 1825 | An act authorising Jean Baptiste Lague to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the Rivière des Hurons in the District of Montreal in the Parish of Saint Mathias. Lague 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 François Cloutier to build a Toll-Bridge over the River Sainte Anne, in the County of Northumberland. (22d March, 1825.) | 5 George IV – Chapter 35 | 1825 | An act authorising François Cloutier to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the Rivière Sainte-Anne County of Northumberland between the Parishes of Sainte-Anne and Joachim. Cloutier 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 regulate the Common of the Parish of Saint Antoine of the River du Loup, in the County of Saint Maurice. (22d March, 1825.) | 5 George IV – Chapter 34 | 1825 | An Act to allow persons having rights to the Common of the Parish of Saint Antoine of Rivière-du-Loup to select a a Chairman and four Syndics to form a Body Politic and Corporate, under the name “The Chairman and Syndics of the Common of the Parish of Saint Antoine de la Rivière du Loup" that will be have the authority to regulate the Common. Restrictions, the processes by which the Chairman and Syndics may be chosen, and their duties are described. This Act is to remain in force until 1850. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to repeal certain Acts therein-mentioned, and to consolidate the Laws relating to the Election of Members to serve in the Assembly of this Province, and to the duty of Returning Officers, and for other purposes. (22d. March, 1825.) | 5 George IV – Chapter 33 | 1825 | An Act to repeal and replace several defective Acts including the 1807 Act, "An Act to provide Returning Officers for the Election of Knights, Citizens and Burgesses to serve in the House of Assembly, and to regulate Elections to be held for that purpose," and the several Acts that amended it. This Act sets new restrictions for who may serve as Returning Officers, and outlines how they are to be appointed, their terms for their service, and duties. Several new regulations for elections are set in place and multiple oaths and forms follow the Act's articles. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue for a further limited time and amend certain Acts therein mentioned, relating to the trial of controverted Elections of Members to serve in the Assembly of this Province. {22d. March, 1825.) | 5 George IV – Chapter 32 | 1825 | An Act to continue and amend two Acts: an Act from 1808, "An Act to regulate the trial of controverted Elections or returns of Members to serve in the House of Assembly of Lower-Canada, an Act from 1818, “An Act to facilitate the trial of controverted Elections or returns of Members to serve in the House of Assembly,” which are to remain in force except as amended by this Act until 1829. The sum to be submitted in consequence of a Petition to the House of Assembly against the regularity of an Election is amended. This Act includes a form of recognizance that is to be submitted when such petitions are filed. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate certain sums of Money therein-mentioned, towards, the improvement of the Kennebec and Craig Roads. (22d. March, 1825.) | 5 George IV – Chapter 31 | 1825 | An Act to apply a sum not exceeding eight hundred pounds towards making and repairing the Kennebec road connecting the uppermost settlements on the River Chaudière with the Province line towards the River Kennebec and a further sum not exceeding four hundred pounds Craig road in the District of Trois-Rivières. The processes by which Commissioners and Contractors should be appointed and paid are outlined. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to appropriate certain sums of money therein-mentioned, for opening a Road from Coteau du Lac to the Province Line, and for exploring the Country between the Township of Frampton and the River Saint John. (22d March, 1825.) | 5 George IV – Chapter 30 | 1825 | An Act to apply a sum not exceeding eighty pounds towards exploring the immediate country and tracing a road between the settlements in the Township of Frampton and a sum not exceeding five hundred pounds towards opening a Road from Coteau-du-Lac to the border with Upper-Canada. The processes by which commissioners and contractors should be appointed and paid are described. | Early Canadiana Online |