Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)

Displaying 1611 - 1620 of 1978 entries
Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to repeal certain Laws therein mentioned, to provide for the better defence of this Province, and to regulate the Militia thereof. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 28 1846 An act repealing previous legislation in both of the former provinces of Upper and Lower Canada regulating the Militia, and enacting new rules and regulations regarding the raising and management of the militia in the Province of Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal certain Enactments therein mentioned, and to make better provision for Elementary Instruction in Lower Canada. 9th June, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 27 1846 An act to repeal previous legislation regarding schooling in Lower Canada, and to implement comprehensive legislation regarding the establishment of schools in all municipalities in Lower Canada and various details, including the hiring of teachers and the management of schools by trustees. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to remove all doubts as to the validity of certain Deeds, Instruments and Documents executed before Notaries in Lower Canada, and to secure the rights, titles and interests of all persons concerned therein. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 26 1846 An act to validate certain documents executed by Notaries in Lower Canada that were improperly filed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the removal of the place of holding the Circuit Court in the County of Lotbinière from St. Croix to Lotbinière, and of the Registry Office of the said County from the place where it is now held to St. Croix. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 25 1846 An act allowing the Governor of the province to move the place of holding the Circuit Court in the County of Lotbinière from St. Croix to Lotbinière, and of the Registry Office of the said County from the place where it is now held to St. Croix, in order to make it easier for the people of the County to access their services. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to allow the formation of more than one Agricultural Society in a County in Lower Canada, and for the relief of the Society for the County of Montreal. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 24 1846 An act allowing the formation of up to two agricultural societies in each County in Lower Canada, as well as a section allowing the Agricultural Society of Montreal to collect money from a former Treasurer. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act amending certain provisions of the Ordinance for establishing an efficient system of Police in the Cities of Quebec and Montreal. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 23 1846 An act to amend a previous ordinance by repealing a section that allows a judge to order persons convicted of being loose or disorderly to pay their fines through the sale of their goods and chattels, and instead to commit such persons to the County Gaol for a period of no more than two months or until their fine is paid. Early Canadiana Online
An Act further to amend the Ordinances incorporating the City of Quebec, and for other purposes. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 22 1846 An act to amend several ordinances and to allow the city to declare certain Assessor positions vacant for the purpose of elections, as well as a section to ban hawkers and peddlers from selling goods within the city. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Laws incorporating the City of Montreal, and to facilitate the decision of cases wherein the right of any party to any office in the Corporation may be called in question. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 21 1846 An act to amend the Laws incorporating the City of Montreal by creating processes by which the right of any party to hold any office in the Corporation may be called into question. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the better establishment and maintenance of Common Schools in Upper Canada. 23rd May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 20 1846 An act authorizing the Governor of the Province to appoint a Superintendent of the Schools in Upper Canada, and outlining various details regarding the operation of the school system, including, the hiring of teachers, the establishment of new schools, and various other matters. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act therein mentioned, relating to the appropriation of Monies derived from the sale of School Lands in Upper Canada. 18th May, 1846. 9 Victoria – Chapter 19 1846 An act to allow the Governor of the province to authorize the establishment of additional schools in towns in Upper Canada educating no less than thirty scholars paid for by the allowance created by the sale of School Lands in Upper Canada. Early Canadiana Online