Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)

Displaying 1561 - 1570 of 1978 entries
Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to divide the Municipalities of Hochelaga and of Three-Rivers, respectively, into distinct Municipalities, and further to provide for the support of Schools and the management of local affairs therein. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 78 1846 An act to divide the Municipalities of Hochelaga and of Three-Rivers, respectively, into distinct Municipalities, and to outline the transfer of government documents between these new municipalities and to outline the creation of School Boards and the establishments and running of schools in the new municipalities. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Divisees and Trustees of the Will of the late Honorable Charles Jones, to convey a Town Lot therein mentioned to the President and Board of Police of Brockville, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. 18th May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 77 1846 An act authorizing the transfer of property of the late Honorable Charles Jones to the President and Board of Police of Brockville for the purposes of building a schoolhouse on the property. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the better preservation of certain Wild Fowl in the County of L’Islet. 18th May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 76 1846 An act banning the hunting of Wild Fowl in the County of L'Islet until a public declaration is posted eight days after the migration of the fowl to the area. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Incorporate the Town of Kingston as a City. 18th May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 75 1846 An act to incorporate the Town of Kingston as a city. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for lighting the City of Quebec with Gas. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 74 1846 An act authorizing the city of Quebec to raise funds for the installation of gas lighting in the city Early Canadiana Online
An Act to alter and amend the Act incorporating the Town of Hamilton, and to erect the same into a City. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 73 1846 An act to amend the Incorporation of the town of Hamilton, reclassifying it as a city and outlining the new roles and responsibilities of the town council. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act of Incorporation of the Town of Cornwall, and to establish a Town Council therein, in lieu of a Board of Police. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 72 1846 An act to amend the Incorporation of the Town of Cornwall, renaming the Police Board the Town Council and the President of the Police Board the Mayor respectively. The act also outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Town Council in keeping the peace. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to alter and amend the Act of Incorporation of the Town of Cobourg. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 71 1846 An act amending the Act of Incorporation of the Town of Coburg, repealing various sections and implementing new ordinances concerning various matters in the town concerning the collection of taxes, the election of the members of the Board of Police and the funding of the Board. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act of Incorporation of the City of Toronto. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 70 1846 An act to amend the Act of Incorporation of the City of Toronto, repealing many of its provisions and replacing the with new legislation, covering various municipal issues, including the construction of toll gates, appropriation of land, and management of roads and turnpikes, among other things. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to enable the District of Bathurst to receive the School Monies apportioned to it in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-five, notwithstanding the failure of the District Council to levy an equal sum. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 69 1846 An act to authorize the District of Bathurst to receive public money from the Provincial Government even though the District Council did not raise enough money to match the sum as required under the original terms to receive the money. Early Canadiana Online