Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act authorising the Magistrates of the Midland District to make Rules and Regulations for the prevention of accidental Fires, in the Town of Kingston, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 4th March, 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 43 | 1837 | This act allows the elected officials of Midland to make rules and regulations specific to their district to protect against fire. It also clarifies certain local tax regulations | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to incorporate The Acadian Company. Passed 1st March 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 42 (Session 1) | 1837 | This Act incorporates the Acadian Company, detailing the value of stock, management of shareholders, and conduct of company. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to establish a Police in the Town of Cobourg, and to define the limits of the said Town. Passed 4th March, 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 42 | 1837 | This act defines the specific borders of the town of Cobourg. It also specifies the electoral districts for town representatives and the manner in which these representatives will be elected, along with the election of members of the board of police. Duties of the town council and police board are detailed. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend the Act incorporating The Restook Lower Mill Company. Passed 1st March 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 41 (Session 1) | 1837 | This Act reduces the capital stock of the Restook Lower Mill Company and redivides the shares. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to establish two additional Markets in the City of Toronto. Passed 4th March, 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 41 | 1837 | This act establishes two new market areas in Toronto as a result of petitions from inhabitants of the city, which are to be controlled by the city council. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to explain and amend an Act to incorporate the Saint John Mechanics’ Whale Fishing Company. Passed 1st March 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 40 (Session 1) | 1837 | This Act confirms that the Saint John Mechanics' Whale Fishing Company is not authorized to conduct business other than whale fishing, and details the list of stockholders. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorise the Magistrates of the Home District to erect a New Gaol within the said District. Passed 4th March, 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 40 | 1837 | Due to unsafe and "objectionable" conditions at the Toronto jail, this act authorises the Home district to construct a new jail. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to increase the Capital Stock of the Saint John Bridge Company. Passed 1st March 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 39 (Session 1) | 1837 | This Act increases the capital stock of the Saint John Bridge Company and how the new shares shall be sold. | Early Canadiana Online |
| 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 4th March, 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 39 | 1837 | This act amends an act first passed in 1834, which 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 Act to amend an Act to incorporate the Saint Andrews and Quebec Rail Road Company. Passed 1st March 1837. | 7 William IV – Chapter 38 (Session 1) | 1837 | This Act details the capital stock of the Saint Andrews and Quebec Rail Road Company. | Early Canadiana Online |