Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to amend the Act to incorporate the Members of the Medical Profession in Lower-Canada, and to regulate the study and practice of Physic and Surgery therein. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 52 | 1849 | This is an amendment to a past act which incorporates all practicing and licensed physicians, midwives, and surgeons in Lower Canada, as members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Lower Canada, and gives the Provincial Medical Board the power to regulate physicians in that part of the province. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to remove doubts as to the first meetings of Municipal Councils under the Act for making better provision for the establishment of Municipal Authorities in Lower-Canada. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 51 | 1849 | This act gives further legitimacy to the municipal councils which occurred in Sherbrooke and Stanstead, and which have been questioned due to not having publicized a specific day for these specific meetings. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the School Law of Lower-Canada. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 50 | 1849 | This act amends various past acts which regulate regional education fees and district education disbursements, defines the roles of school commissioners and trustees, and various other measures regarding public schools. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Act passed in the eighth year of Her Majesty’s Reign, intituled, An Act the better to facilitate Optional Commutation of the Tenure of Land en roture, in the Seigniories and Fiefs in Lower-Canada, into that of franc-alleu roturier. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 49 | 1849 | This act amends the laws concerning the transfer of seigneurial lands, particularly in terms of taxes charged on these land transfers. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Ordinance providing for the Enregistration of Titles to Immoveable Property, and Incumbrances thereon. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 48 | 1849 | This act amends the procedures for registering titles to property in Lower Canada, in order to make it more cost-effective. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Act providing for the Organization of the Notarial Profession in Lower-Canada. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 47 | 1849 | This is an amendment to a prior act concerning the requirements for those who wish to become notaries in Lower Canada. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to incorporate The Bar of Lower-Canada. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 46 | 1849 | This act incorporates the bar of Lower-Canada, giving it the power to regulate the legal profession in that part of the province. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to facilitate Actions against Persons Associated for Commercial Purposes, and against Unincorporated Companies. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 45 | 1849 | This act facilitates suing individuals who are partners in a company or firm, or companies that are not yet incorporated. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the limitation of Actions of Clerks of Courts of Justice and Attorneys ad lites, and of all other Officers of Justice, entitled to receive fees and costs. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 44 | 1849 | This act clarifies the right for court clerks in Lower Canada to sue for fees owed to them. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to remove all doubts as to the right of suing and defending Causes in formâ pauperis before the Courts of Law in Lower-Canada. 30th May, 1849. | 12 Victoria – Chapter 43 | 1849 | This act clarifies the rights of individuals who cannot afford to pay for court procedures, to sue and defend their causes in court. | Early Canadiana Online |