Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)
Displaying 1101 - 1110 of 1978 entries
| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to remove doubts as to the effect of the disallowance of the Act incorporating the Town of Bytown. 10th August, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 82 | 1850 | This act clarifies the circumstance of the town of Bytown, as its education, municipal structure, and collection of taxes has been thrown into disarray by an act repealing its incorporation as a town. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to enable the Municipal Corporation of the City of Toronto to assist in the construction of the Toronto, Simcoe and Lake Huron Union Rail-road. 10th August, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 81 | 1850 | This act calls for the municipalities of Toronto, Simcoe, and Lake Huron to participate in the direction of the Toronto, Simcoe, and Lake Huron Railroad, as the railroad will be passing through their communities. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the future management of the Toronto Harbour. 10th August, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 80 | 1850 | This act removes the Toronto harbour from provincial jurisdiction and places it under the control of commissioners to be appointed by the city of Toronto, who will also be responsible for future maintenance and improvements. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Act to encourage the establishment of certain Societies commonly called Building Societies, in that part of the Province of Canada formerly constituting Upper Canada. 10th August, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 79 | 1850 | This is an amendment to a past act regarding building societies in Upper Canada, and their ability to accept property in lieu of payment. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorize the Trustees holding Land upon which Churches are erected in Upper Canada to mortgage the same to pay off the Debts due by such Churches. 10th August, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 78 | 1850 | This act allows the trustees of churches of various denominations to take out mortgages on the property they hold in trust in order to pay for repairs. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to permit Lands in Upper Canada to be conveyed to Trustees for Burial Places. 10th August, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 77 | 1850 | This act allows property in Upper Canada to be held by trustees to be use for burial grounds. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorize the formation of Companies for the establishment and management of Cemeteries in Upper Canada. 10th August, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 76 | 1850 | This act permits private companies in Upper Canada to hold and manage property for the purpose of cemeteries. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the protection of Mill-owners in Upper Canada. 24th July, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 75 | 1850 | This act protects mill owners against dam constructions which would potentially block water flow upstream from their mills, restricting access to the water needed for proper operation. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the protection of the Indians in Upper Canada from imposition, and the property occupied or enjoyed by them from trespass and injury. 10th August, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 74 | 1850 | This act delineates the rights held by the indigenous peoples of Upper Canada to their lands and the resources on those lands, as well as the consequences for those who use those resources without the proper permissions. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to establish a Board of Agriculture in Upper Canada. 10th August, 1850. | 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 73 | 1850 | This act establishes a Board of Agriculture for Upper Canada. Their responsibilities include disseminating useful information to improve agriculture. | Early Canadiana Online |