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 two acts therein mentioned for the better regulation of the Lumber Trade. (15th February, 1813.) 53 George III Chapter 6 1813 An act to continue an act originally passed in 1808, and extended in 1811 by the same name. The original act placed regulations on the export of certain types of lumber and made it lawful for the governor to appoint Master Cullers and Measurers of boards and planks, staves, timber, and masts and spars at the ports of Montreal and Quebec. Expectations and duties for these positions and standards for lumber being exported were outlined. The act is to expire in 1815. Early Canadiana Online
An Act further to continue for a limited time an act passed in the fifty-first year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act for establishing regulations respecting Aliens and certain subjects of His Majesty who have resided in France coming into this Province or residing therein.” (15th February, 1813.) 53 George III Chapter 5 1813 This act further continues an passed in 1811 which revised a former act originally passed in 1793 "An Act for establishing regulations respecting Aliens and certain subjects of his Majesty, who have resided in France, coming into this Province, or residing therein; and for empowering his Majesty to secure and detain persons charged with or suspected of High Treason; and for the arrest and commitment of all persons, who may individually, by seditious practices, attempt to disturb the Government of this Province." The act requires that ship commanders report the number of "foreigners" on board their vessel to Customs officials when they arrive at ports within the province. The act grants authority to Justices of the Peace to jail and remove "Aliens" who remain within the province longer than the period allowed by the court. Penalties including fines are outlined as well as who is to be considered an "Alien." It also requires anyone entering into the province to receive a passport from appointed individuals stationed at Frontier Posts.Under this act, the 1811 act is to continue in force until 1814. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate and authorize the application of a sum of money therein mentioned towards improving the communication by land between the Provinces of Lower and Upper-Canada. (15th February, 1813.) 53 George III Chapter 4 1813 An act to apply four hundred pounds for the purposes outlined in a former act passed in 1807 "An Act for making, repairing and altering the Highways and Bridges within this Province and for other purposes" which allowed for the laying out of the King's highway and roads within the province and between Lower and Upper Canada. The road's dimensions, where they were to be laid out, who is responsible for their laying out, and upkeep were outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the Provisions of an act made and passed in the fifty-second year of His Majesty’s Reign, intituled, “An Act to facilitate the circulation of Army Bills,” and to make further regulations respecting the same. (15th February, 1813.) 53 George III Chapter 3 1813 An act to extend an act originally passed in 1812 and introduce further regulations. The original act outlined the issue, use, and limitations of Army Bills, including their rate of exchange and interest, and the institution of the Army Bill Office. This act increases the amount allowed to be in circulation to five hundred thousand pounds and amends the rate of interest. That Army Bills can be issued in denominations of one, two, eight, ten, twelve, sixteen, and twenty dollars. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to apply certain sums of Money therein mentioned, towards the defence of the Province during the present War with the United States of America. (15th February, 1813.) 53 George III Chapter 2 1813 An act to apply a sum of fifteen thousand pounds towards equipping militiamen with clothing and other necessities, a sum of one thousand pounds for the establishment of hospitals to care for militiamen, and twenty-five thousand pounds to aid in the Province's defence. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant to His Majesty certain additional Duties towards supplying the wants of the Province. (15th February 1813.) 53 George III Chapter 1 1813 An act to impose several new acts upon several goods within the province, including refined sugar, tobacco, salt, madeira wine, port wine, rum, brandy, and gin. There are additional duties applied to licenses for Public Houses and Billiard Tables within the cities of Quebec, Montrèal, and Trois-Rivières. This act is to expire in 1815. Early Canadiana Online
Act to facilitate the circulation of Army Bills. (1st August, 1812.) 53 George III Chapter 1 (S2) 1812 This act outlines the issuing, use, and limitations of Army Bills, including their rate of exchange and interest. The Army Bill Office is described as well as the positions needed to run it and their responsibilities. The amount allowed to be in circulation at one time is set at two hundred and fifty thousand pounds. The process by which the Army Bills should be exchanged is described, as well as procedures when Army Bills are cancelled, destroyed, or lost. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise Jacques Morin, Junior, to build a Bridge over the Arm of St. Nicolas, in the County of Devon, to fix the Rates of Toll for passing thereon, and to provide Regulations for the said Bridge. (19th. May, 1812.) 52 George III Chapter 22 (S1) 1812 An act authorising Jacques Morin, Junior to build and collect a toll on a bridge crossing the Arm of St. Nicolas, in the County of Devon. Morin 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 for applying two several sums of money for the purposes therein mentioned and for altering the appropriations made by an Act of the fifty first year of His Majesty, chapter first, and extending the duration thereof. (19th May, 1812.) 52 George III Chapter 21 (S1) 1812 An act to devote a sum not exceeding twenty thousand pounds currency to improve the defense of the province if the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or person administering the government deems it necessary, and a further thirty thousand pounds to be employed in case of war with the United States or an invasion of the province. The Receiver General is not limited to these allowances should further sums become required. The act also continues a former act "An Act to continue for a limited time the levying of the duties imposed by the Provincial Act of the forty fifth year of His Majesty George the third, chapter thirteenth, and for applying a certain sum of money for the purposes therein mentioned" passed in 1811. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant to Alexis Gosselin, a right of Toll over the Bridge erected on the River Boyer, in the County of Hertford. (19th May, 1812.) 52 George III Chapter 20 (S1) 1812 An act authorising Alexis Gosselin collect a toll over the bridge crossing the River Boyer in exchange for completing repairs on the bridge. Standards and stipulations for the bridge's repair 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 twenty-five years, the bridge's ownership is to transfer to the Crown. Time restraints allowed for repairs are outlined, as well as penalties for those who neglect the tenets of the bill. Early Canadiana Online