Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to extend to the Town of Sherbrooke the provisions of a certain Ordinance therein mentioned, relating to the appointment of Peace Officers and Constables; and also to explain the Jurisdiction of the General Sessions of the Peace for the District of Saint Francis. (10th February, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 18 1845 This act extends the powers of the police force of Sherbrooke. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to afford relief to Insolvent Debtors. (17th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 17 1845 This act makes provisions for debtors to help them avoid jail, in the former Lower Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make provision for a Geological Survey of this Province. (17th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 16 1845 This act grants funds to permit geological surveys to be done in the province, to determine its mineral resources. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the Contingent Expenses of the Legislature during the present Session. (Passed 23rd April, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 16 1845 This act grants various sums of money to individuals who served the House of Assembly. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the provisions of two certain Acts of the Parliament of the Province of Upper Canada, to other Denominations of Christians than those therein enumerated. (17th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 15 1845 This act clarifies how religious societies are to proceed in purchasing land in the part of United Canada formerly known as Upper Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to Her Majesty a sum of Money for defraying the expenses of the Civil Government of this Colony for the Year ending the Thirtieth day of June, in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty-six, and for other purposes. (Passed 23rd April, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 15 1845 This act grants various sums of money to settle various provincial government accounts. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make further Regulation for holding the Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius, Oyer and Terminer, and General Gaol Delivery in Upper Canada, and to provide for the Trial of Prisoners under certain circumstances. (17th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 14 1845 This act deals with the holding of certain criminal courts in the part of United Canada formerly known as Upper Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Laws for the Regulation of Pilots and the Pilotage of Vessels at the Port of St. John’s. (Passed 23rd April, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 14 1845 This act amends the regulation of pilots and pilotage of vessels in the harbour of St. John's, further defining how pilots are to be licensed, and the rates to be charged on different vessels by tonnage for pilotage. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend, consolidate, and reduce into one Act, the several Laws now in force, establishing or regulating the practice of District Courts in the several Districts of that part of this Province formerly Upper Canada. (17th March, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 13 1845 This act consolidates several past acts relative to the courts of Upper Canada into one act. It deals with the functions of various district courts, fees to be paid to various officials, the appointment of judges, and other court related matters. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the protection of the Breeding of Wild Fowl in this Colony. (Passed 23rd April, 1845.) 8 Victoria Chapter 13 1845 This act passes measures to protect wild birds and their eggs in the province under penalty of a fine. Early Canadiana Online