Legislation by Province: Lower Canada (1792-1841)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to continue for a limited time, An Act passed in the fifty-eighth year of the Reign of His Majesty George the Third, intituled, “An Act to provide for the Police of certain Boroughs and Villages.” (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 13 1822 An Act to continue an Act passed in 1818 “An Act to provide for the Police of certain Boroughs and Villages,” until 1824. The original Act to outlined several rules and regulations for villages and boroughs consisting of not less than thirty inhabited houses within the space of at least fifteen acres, including the the Borough of William Henry [Sorel-Tracy], largely pertaining to regulations on wood stoves, chimneys, and other fire risks. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a certain sum of money therein-mentioned for the relief of Insane Persons and for the support of Foundlings. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 12 1822 An Act to apply sums to religious communities for the support of Foundlings, and towards the relief of Sick and Infirm persons in the districts of Quebec, Montreal, and Trois-Rivières. It is also made lawful for Commissioners to bind out foundlings as apprentices. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for further regulating the Measure and Weight of Coals. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 11 1822 An Act to clarify how coal should be weighed arising out of disagreements on interpretations of “An Act for the better regulating the Weights and Measures of this Province,” passed in 1799. This Act is to expire in 1824. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to enable the Inhabitants of the Seigneurie of La Baie St. Antoine, commonly called La Baie du Febvre, to provide for the better regulation of the Common in the said Seigneurie. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 10 1822 This Act outlines the process by which a Chair and Trustees are to be elected to govern the Common of the Seigneurie of La Baie as a body politic and corporate by the name “Chairman and Trustees of the Common of the Seigneurie of La Baie Saint Antoine, commonly called La Baie du Febvre.” The Act also outlines how the land is to be governed. This Act is to expire in 1843. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the Provisions of a certain Act therein-mentioned, and to provide for the better Inspection of Pot and Pearl Ashes. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 9 1822 This Act extends the provisions allowed by an Act passed in 1795, "An Act for the appointment of Inspectors to ascertain the quality of Pot and Pearl Ashes for Exportation." This Act regulates the size of casks Pot and Pearl Ashes may be shipped in and introduces further regulations on Inspectors of Pot or Pearl Ashes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act For better regulating the Common of the Seigneurie of La Prairie de la Magdeleine. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 8 1822 This Act outlines the process by which a Chair and Trustees are to be elected to govern the Common as a body politic and corporate by the name “The Chairman and Trustees of the Common of La Prairie de la Magdeleine.” The Act also outlines how the land is to be governed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act further to amend and to extend the Provisions of certain Act therein-mentioned, relating to Pilots, and to the Navigation of the River Saint Lawrence, and for other purposes therein specified. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 7 1822 An Act to further amend a former Act passed in 1805, "An Act for the better regulation of the Pilots and Shipping in the Port of Quebec, and in the Harbours of Quebec and Montreal, and for improving the Navigation of the River Saint Lawrence and for establishing a Fund for decayed Pilots, their Widows and Children" that was amended in 1807, 1811, and 1812. Under this Act, it is made lawful for the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, or person administering the Government of this Province to appoint additional Wardens at the ports of Montreal and Quebec. Several additional regulations for the Trinity House of Quebec and ports are outlined, concerning fees, duties, and rules.

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An Act to amend and rectify the operation of an Act passed in the fifty-eighth year of the Reign of His late Majesty George the Third, intituled, “An Act to establish a House of Industry in the City of Montreal.’’ (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 6 1822 An Act to amend the second clause of an Act from 1818 “An Act to establish a House of Industry in the City of Montreal.” This original Act was passed to aid with the construction of an House of Industry for the poor on the lots left for that purpose by John Conrad Marsteller and outlined processes by which this House of Industry was to be realized, including how Wardens will be appointed and their duties. By this Act, the number of Wardens to be appointed from four to eight, under terms of two years. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the provisions of a certain Act therein-mentioned, as far as the same relates to the Judicature in the Inferior District of Gaspé, and more effectually to provide for the due Administration of Justice in the said District. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 5 1822 An Act to extend the 1773 Act "An Act for the division of the Province of Lower-Canada, for amending the Judicature thereof, and for repealing certain Laws therein-mentioned," as it relates to the Inferior District of Gaspé. The 1773 Act established a court of King's Bench in each of the districts of Montreal, Trois-Rivières, and Quebec. This Act establishes that the Provincial Judge of the said Inferior District of Gaspé shall have Jurisdiction and outlines what cases the Provincial Judge can preside over and the processes they must abide by. Additionally, the Act applies the 1785 “An Ordinance to regulate she proceedings in the Courts of Civil Judicature and to establish Trials by Juries in Actions of a Commercial nature and personal wrongs to be compensated in damages,” to the Inferior District of Gaspé.

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An Act to amend certain parts of an Act, passed in the forty-seventh year of the Reign of His late Majesty, intituled, “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 more effectually to prevent illegal practices in the Election of Members to serve in the said Assembly, and for further securing the freedom of such Elections. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 4 1822 An Act to amend an Act passed in 1807, outlining directions for the appointment of Returning Officers within the province. The Act set restrictions for who may serve as a Returning Officer, how they are to be appointed, and terms for their service. Several forms and oaths are included. Early Canadiana Online