Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
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| An Ordinance to repeal certain parts of an Ordinance therein mentioned, and to amend certain other parts of the said Ordinance, and to amend certain parts of another Ordinance therein mentioned, and make further provision for establishing and maintaining an efficient system of Police in the Cities of Quebec and Montreal, and the Town and Borough of Three Rivers. | 3 Victoria Chapter 47 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance suspends and replaces certain parts, as described, of the 1839 Ordinance, “An Ordinance for establishing an efficient system of Police in the Cities of Quebec and Montreal.” Certain sections of the 1839 Ordinance, and this Ordinance, are extended to Trois-Rivières. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue an Act passed in the seventh year of the reign of His late Majesty King William the Fourth, entitled, “An Act to alter and amend an Act passed in the fourth year of His Majesty’s reign, entitled, ‘An Act to extend the Limits of the Town of York, to erect the said Town into a City, and to Incorporate it under the name of the City of Toronto.” Passed 10th February, 1840. | 3 Victoria – Chapter 47 | 1840 | This act continues, with some amendment, an act passed in 1834 and continued in 1837. The original act created the city of Toronto, formerly known as York, and specified services to be provided by the city, taxes that can be levied, city limits, and many other specific legislative issues. The amendments mostly pertain to tax rates, appointment of tax assessors, and the election of local officials. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance for making a Rail-Road from Carillon to Grenville. | 3 Victoria Chapter 46 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance makes provisions for the construction of a railroad from the from Carillon, on the River Ottawa, to Grenville , as specified. The railroad's proprietors are listed and made a body politic and corporate by the name “The Company of Proprietors of the Upper and Lower Ottawa Rail-road.” Their rights, duties, and the terms under which they may operate are outlined. Stipulations for the construction and maintenance of the railroad are provided. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to confirm and regulate certain Sales of Land for Taxes, in the District of Ottawa. Passed 10th February, 1840. | 3 Victoria – Chapter 46 | 1840 | This act validates the sale of lands in the district of Ottawa that have been sold to pay taxes. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to establish new Territorial Divisions of Lower Canada, and to alter and amend the Judicature, and provide for the better and more efficient administration of Justice throughout this Province. | 3 Victoria Chapter 45 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance repeals and replaces several Acts relating to the judicature of the several districts of the province. The boundaries of the several districts are described. Under this Ordinance, the "Court of the King's Bench" is to be referred to as the "Court of the Queen's Bench" in future Acts. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act authorising the levying of an additional Tax on the District of Dalhousie, for the purpose of building a Gaol and Court House therein. Passed 10th February, 1840. | 3 Victoria – Chapter 45 | 1840 | This act authorises the district of Dalhousie to raise a tax on all its townships in order to build a district jail and court house. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to repeal certain parts of an Ordinance therein-mentioned, and to amend certain other parts of the said Ordinance, and to provide for the further protection of the Indians in this Province. | 3 Victoria Chapter 44 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance repeals and replaces the 1777 Act, “An Ordinance to prevent the selling of strong liquors to the Indians in the Province of Quebec, as also to deter persons from buying their Arms or Clothing, and for other purposes relative to the trade and intercourse with the said Indians." Under this Ordinance, the Governor is empowered to order any person to be removed from any Indian Village. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorise the levying an additional Rate on the Inhabitants of the Midland District, for the payment of the Debt of the District, and for other purposes therein-mentioned. Passed 10th February, 1840. | 3 Victoria – Chapter 44 | 1840 | This act permits the raising of a tax on the inhabitants of the Midland district to raise money for the building of a wall around the district prison. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Ordinance to provide for the easy and expeditious administration of Justice in Civil Causes and matters involving small pecuniary value and interest throughout this Province. | 3 Victoria Chapter 43 (Session 5) | 1840 | This Ordinance sets the limits of the Province's districts for the purposes of judicature, as outlined. This Ordinance also provides for the appointment of sheriffs in each district, and outlines their duties. This Ordinance repeals , the 1836 Act, “An Act to provide for the summary trial of small causes,” and the 1839 Ordinance “An Ordinance to establish Circuit Courts of Requests in the Districts of Quebec, Montreal and Three Rivers, and for other purposes.” Lists of fees associated with the justice system are included. This Ordinance is made permanent. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorise the raising of a sum of money, in the District of Niagara, for the purpose of relieving the said District from Debt. Passed 10th February, 1840. | 3 Victoria – Chapter 43 | 1840 | This act authorises the magistrates of the district of Niagara to raise a tax on the inhabitants in order to liquidate a debt. | Early Canadiana Online |