Legislation by Source Document: Early Canadiana Online
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 to continue and amend an Act therein mentioned, intituled, “An Act for the better regulation of the Lumber Trade.” (25th February, 1832.) | 2 William IV Chapter 25 | 1832 | This Act amends and continues the 1829 Act, “An Act for the better regulation of the Lumber Trade," including that the cost of staves of certain measurements are reduced. This Act is to remain in force until 1834. | 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 to repeal in part certain Acts therein mentioned and to establish and incorporate a Trinity House in the City of Montreal. (25th February, 1832.) | 2 William IV Chapter 24 | 1832 | This Act establishes a Trinity House in the City of Montreal, and defines its relationship to the Trinity House at Québec, including the extent of each Trinity House's authority. This Act also outlines how the Master, Deputy Master, and Wardens are to be appointed and declared “the Master, Deputy Master and Wardens of the Trinity House of Montreal,” and their duties, as well as those of the Harbour Master of Montreal. This Act is to remain in force until 1837. | 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 revive and amend and to continue for a limited time two certain Acts therein mentioned relating to the Lachine Canal. (25th February, 1832.) | 2 William IV Chapter 23 | 1832 | This Act revives, amends, and continues two Acts relating to the Lachine Canal, including the 1829 Act, “An Act to establish certain rates, tolls and duties on the Lachine Canal and to provide for the care and management of the said Canal,” and the 1830 Act, “An Act to authorize the expenditure of a certain sum of money and to grant certain powers to the Commissioners of the Lachine Canal,” for the purpose of providing for the maintenance of the Canal and to establish rates of tolls and duties . These Acts are to remain in force until 1835. | 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 regulate the qualification and summoning of Jurors in Civil and Criminal matters. (25th February, 1832.) | 2 William IV Chapter 22 | 1832 | This Act describes how jurors are to be selected and summoned to court, and who is qualified to serve as jurors on provincial, civil, and criminal courts. Specific instructions for how this is to be undertaken in each district are outlined, as well as penalties should summoned jurors fail to serve without giving lawful cause. This Act is to remain in force until 1835. | 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 |
| An Act to repeal an Ordinance therein mentioned, and to provide more ample regulations respecting Land Surveyors and the admeasurement of Lands. (25th February, 1832.) | 2 William IV Chapter 21 | 1832 | This Act repeals and replaces the 1785 Act, “An Ordinance concerning Land Surveyor and the admeasurement of Lands.” This Act describes qualifications for becoming a land surveyor and the processes by which land surveyors may be appointed and their duties. This Act is to remain in force until 1840. | Early Canadiana Online |