Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)

Displaying 621 - 630 of 1978 entries
Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act incorporating The Cap-Rouge Pier, Wharf and Dock Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 257 1852 This act incorporates the Cap-Rouge Pier, Wharf, and Dock company under the individuals named, and legislates the rules under which the company is to operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to enable the Directors of The Grand River Navigation Company to place the said Navigation under the control and management of the Provincial Government, under certain conditions. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 256 1852 This act changes the responsibilities of Grand River Navigation Company, which, since their incorporation, controls the navigation of Grand River. A modification to their act in 1841 assures that a certain percentage of their board of directors represents local indigenous people, whereas the current change responds to petitions made by the local public for more provincial control over the river. Rules are put in place for the transfer of river navigation from the corporation to the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the formation of a Company to be called The Paris Hydraulic Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 255 1852 This act incorporates the Paris Hydraulic Company under the named individuals, so that they can build a dam across the Grand River. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act incorporating the Upper Canada Mining Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 254 1852 This is an amendment to the act incorporating the Upper Canada Mining Company, which allows the company to change the times at which their board meets, and to increase the amount of their company stocks. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act of Upper Canada, incorporating The Marmora Foundry Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 253 1852 This act incorporates the Marmora Foundry Company under the named individuals, and legislates the rules under which they are to operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate certain persons under the style and title of The Saint Maurice Iron Works Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 252 1852 This act incorporates the Saint-Maurice Iron Works Company under the individuals named, and legislates the rules which will govern the company. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act, intituled, An Act to incorporate the Hamilton Gas Light Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 251 1852 This is an amendment to the original 1849 act which incorporated the Hamilton Gas Light Company. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate a Company in the City of Toronto, to be called The Metropolitan Gas and Water Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 250 1852 This act incorporates the Metropolitan Gas and Water Company under the individuals named, which has as its purpose supplying the quickly-growing population of Toronto with a ready supply of gas and water works. The act legislates the rules under which the company is to operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Leeds, Lanark and Renfrew Locomotive Manufacturing Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 249 1852 This act incorporates the Leeds, Lanark, and Renfrew Locomotive Manufacturing Company under the named individuals, and legislates the rules under which the company is to operate. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Toronto Locomotive Manufacturing Company. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 248 1852 This act incorporates the Toronto Locomotive Manufacturing Company under the named individuals and legislates the rules by which it is to operate. Early Canadiana Online