Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)
Displaying 1011 - 1020 of 1978 entries
| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to alter the Rates of Wharfage payable in certain cases in the Harbour of Montreal. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 27 | 1851 | This act changes the past act relating to duties paid on vessels coming in to the wharves of Montreal, removing the tax from firewood, schooners and river craft carrying firewood. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Montreal Trinity House Act. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 26 | 1851 | This this an amendment to an 1849 act which makes numerous modifications to the original act incorporating Trinity House at Montreal, which had broad powers over the regulation of trade and mercantile issues including powers of justice in mercantile complaints. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for defraying the expense of the River Police at Quebec. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 25 | 1851 | This act sets aside a fund to pay for a port police in the city of Quebec. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for defraying the expense of the River Police of Montreal. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 24 | 1851 | This act sets aside a fund to pay for a port police in Montreal. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend an Act to encourage the establishment of Building Societies in Lower Canada. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 23 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an 1849 act which sets out procedures to make it easier for groups to establish and incorporate building societies (mutual banking and investment groups) in Lower Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Act therein mentioned, enabling Her Majesty to direct the issue of Debentures to a limited amount, and for granting relief to the City of Quebec. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 22 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an act passed in 1846, which authorizes the city of Quebec to issue debentures in an attempt to relieve its financial situation. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend and make permanent the Acts in force in Lower Canada, for the establishment of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies therein. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 21 | 1851 | An Act to amend and make permanent the Acts in force in Lower Canada, for the establishment of Mutual Fire Insurance Companies therein. 2d August, 1851. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend a certain Act passed in the twelfth year or Her Majesty’s Reign, relating to Notaries. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 20 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an 1849 act concerning the requirements for those who wish to become notaries in Lower Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorize the holding of a Second Term of the Superior Court annually in the District of Gaspé, and for the better administration of Justice therein. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 19 | 1851 | This is an amendment to an 1849 act which changed various laws relating to the administration of the courts of Gaspé, including the jurisdiction of its superior court, the time at which certain courts will be seated, and other measures. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to enable Creditors to attach the effects of Debtors about to leave the Province in cases under Ten Pounds. 2d August, 1851. | 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 18 | 1851 | This act enables creditors to seize the property of debtors who are leaving the province. | Early Canadiana Online |