Legislation by Province: Upper Canada (1792-1840)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for the better regulating the Statute Labour in the Counties of Essex and Kent, in the Western District. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 12 1808 This act allows magistrates in the Western District to appoint overseers of the labour performed in maintenance of highways and roads in the district. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act for the better Representation of the Commons of this Province in Parliament, and to repeal part of an Act passed in the fortieth year of his Majesty’s reign, entitled “an Act for the more equal representation of the Commons of this Province, and for the better defining the qualification of the Electors.” Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 11 1808 This act adds members of the assembly for various ridings throughout the province. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act to continue an Act passed in the forty-fifth year of his Majesty’s reign, entitled “an Act to afford relief to those persons who may be entitled to claim Lands in this Province, as Heirs or Devisees of the Nominees of the Crown, in cases where no patent hath issued for such Lands, and further to extend the benefits of the said Act. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 10 1808 This act continues previous legislation that affords relief to heirs and devisees of nominees of Crown lands in cases where no patients have been issued. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act for the further encouragement if the Growth and Cultivation of Hemp within this Province, and for the Exportation thereof. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 9 1808 This act encourages the cultivation and exportation of hemp in Upper Canada. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act to repeal certain parts of an Act passed in the forty-sixth year of his Majesty’s, reign, entitled “an Act to continue an Act passed in the forty third year of his Majesty’s reign, entitled “an Act for the better securing to his Majesty, his heirs and successors, the due collection and receipt of certain Duties therein mentioned. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 8 1808 This act amends prior revenue legislation. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act to extend the benefits of an Act passed in the thirty seventh year of his Majesty’s reign, entitled, “an Act for the more easy barring of Dower,” and to repeal certain parts of the same. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 7 1808 This act allows any person in the empire or in the United States entitled to dower lands in Upper Canada to release their rights and title to the same. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act for granting to his Majesty a certain sum of money out of the Provincial Fund, to increase the salary of the Clerk of the Legislative Council and the Clerk of the House of Assembly. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 6 1808 This act increases the salaries of clerks of the legislative council. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act to continue an Act passed in the Thirty-third year of his Majesty’s reign, entitled, “an Act to provide for the appointment of Returning Officers of the several Counties within this Province. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 5 1808 This act continues previous legislation for the appointment of returning officers. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act for applying certain Sums of Money therein mentioned, to make good certain Monies issued and advanced by his Majesty, through the Lieutenant Governor, in pursuance of an Address. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 4 1808 This act applies various funds in pursuance of previously advanced monies. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.
An Act for granting to his Majesty an annual sum of Money for the purpose therein mentioned. Passed 16th March, 1808. 48 George III – Chapter 3 1808 This act sets aside funds for the salary of the adjutant general of the provincial militia. Acts related to Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada in North America, passed in the year 1808. York: John Cameron, 1808.