Legislation by Province: Upper Canada (1792-1840)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to make good certain Monies issued and advanced by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, in pursuance of an Address of the House of Assembly. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 26 1822 This Act states that monies advanced for the payment of the previous legislative session's "contingent expences" are to be repaid to the Lieutenant Governor out of the funds of the Receiver General. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the relief of John White. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 25 1822 This Act dictates that John White be given support of twenty pounds per year thenceforward, as wounds he sustained during the War of 1812 prevent him from working to support his family, and he does not receive a military pension. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the relief of Peter Miller. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 24 1822 This Act provides that Peter Miller be supported with twenty pounds per year thenceforward, as an illness he contracted while serving in the "First Regiment of York Militia" during the War of 1812 has left him unable to work and support himself. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the relief of John Crysler, Esquire. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 23 1822 This Act stipulates that John Crysler, Esquire, the Collector of Customs in Cornwall, be paid the percentage due him on the duties he collected in his position at the "Port of Cornwall." Crysler's percentage would have been paid him sooner had the Deputy Collector not been negligent in reporting the duties in a timely manner. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appoint Trustees to the Will of William Weekes, late of York, Esquire, deceased, to carry into effect the Provisions thereof. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 22 1822 This Act outlines some of the provisions of the will of William Weekes, Esquire -- including the construction of an "Academy" for young people -- and vests the trusteeship of the will in new hands, as the previous trustee had left British North America and the terms of the will had gone unfulfilled since Weekes' death in 1806. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the Midland District to obtain by Lots a Sum of Money for the purpose of erecting a Gaol and Court House in the Town of Kingston. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 21 1822 This Act allows the Justices of the Peace in the Midland District to borrow the necessary funds to build a new courthouse and gaol in Kingston, and provides guidelines for the repayment of the loan. Early Canadiana Online
An Act granting to His Majesty a sum of Money to provide for the Appointment of a Commissioner for the purposes therein mentioned. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 20 1822 This Act provides for the payment of the Commissioner appointed to fulfill the roles described in 2 George IV -- Chapter 19. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise the Appointment of a Commissioner for the purposes therein mentioned. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 19 1822 This Act allows for the appointment of a Commissioner to fulfill various roles, including laying certain provincial addresses and reports before the King, and "explain[ing] and solicit[ing] the interests of" Upper Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant to His Majesty a certain Sum of Money for the purposes therein mentioned. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 18 1822 This Act stipulates that the Receiver General of Upper Canada issue the sum of 3,390 pounds toward "the Administration of Justice and support of the Civil Government." Early Canadiana Online
An Act granting to His Majesty a Sum of Money for the purpose of purchasing and erecting Machinery within this Province, to prepare Hemp for exportation. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 17 1822 This Act stipulates that 300 pounds be made available from the Receiver-General's funds to buy the machinery necessary to process harvested hemp "for exportation." Money is also allotted for the upkeep of the machinery during the three years following its purchase. 2 George IV – Chapter 17