Legislation by Province: Upper Canada (1792-1840)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act to extend the provisions of an Act passed in the First year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An Act granting to His Majesty a sum of Money, to be raised by Debenture, for the improvement of Roads and Bridges in the several Districts of this Province.” Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 31 | 1832 | This Act permits the Commissioners for a number of road and bridge projects to continue in their roles so that project money as yet unexpended may be used as planned. The Act also provides specific instructions for the expenditure of funds in two locations in Johnstown District. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act granting to His Majesty a Sum of Money to obtain Plans and Estimates of a Penitentiary to be Erected in this Province, and to appoint Commissioners for the same. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 30 | 1832 | In light of the desirability of building a penitentiary in Upper Canada, this Act names two Commissioners to research penitentiary management, building plans, and cost estimates, and makes 100 pounds available for these purposes. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to grant a Sum of Money to His Majesty in aid of the York Hospital. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 29 | 1832 | This Act authorizes 150 pounds of government money to be held in trust by the Crown's representative in Upper Canada for the eventual use of the hospital in York. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act granting to His Majesty a sum of Money in aid of the erection of an Hospital in or near the Town of Kingston. Passed 23th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 28 | 1832 | This Act authorizes 3,000 pounds' worth of government money to be contributed toward the construction of a hospital in Kingston for the poor infirm. The Act also names the Commissioners meant to oversee the hospital's construction. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act granting to His Majesty a Sum of Money for the purposes therein mentioned. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 27 | 1832 | This Act authorizes funds to pay certain previously-approved sums to certain current or former government officials or their widows. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act granting to His Majesty a Sum of Money to be expended in the Completion of the Burlington Bay Canal, and to defray the expenses thereof. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 26 | 1832 | This Act authorizes the Receiver General to grant to the Crown 2,478 pounds and four shillings to be put toward the completion of the Burlington Bay Canal. The Act also names the Commissioners to oversee the completion of the project. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for granting to His Majesty a sum of Money to defray the expense of erecting a Light-House between Nicholson’s Island and the Ducks, and for appointing Commissioners to superintend the erection thereof. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 25 | 1832 | This Act authorizes the construction of a lighthouse in Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County, "between Nicholson's Island and the Ducks"; names the Commissioners who will oversee the lighthouse's construction; and describes financing details for the said construction. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act authorising a loan to the President and Directors of the Desjardin’s Canal Company. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 24 | 1832 | This Act authorizes a government loan of 5,000 pounds to the Desjardin's Canal Company, for the completion of the Desjardins Canal. The Act also outlines the terms for the repayment of the loan. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorise a Loan to the President Directors and Company of the Port Hope Harbour and Wharf Company. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 23 | 1832 | This Act authorizes the Upper Canadian government to borrow up to 2,000 pounds that it will provide as a loan in turn toward completing the wharf and harbour in Port Hope. The Act also outlines the terms of the government's loan and its repayment. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorise a Loan to the President, Directors and Company, of the Cobourg Harbour. Passed 28th January, 1832. | 2 William IV – Chapter 22 | 1832 | This Act authorizes the government to borrow up to 3,000 pounds to loan in turn to the company building the Cobourg Harbour. | Early Canadiana Online |