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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to repeal an Act passed in the fifty sixth year of His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled “An Act for granting to His Majesty a Sum of Money and to provide for the appointment of a Provincial Agent for this Province. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 10 1822 This Act repeals an earlier law calling for "the appointment of a Provincial Agent for" Upper Canada; the previous Provincial Agent had passed away, and it was deemed that the office was no longer necessary as it had not functioned as desired. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the Provisions of a certain Act therein-mentioned, and to provide for the better Inspection of Pot and Pearl Ashes. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 9 1822 This Act extends the provisions allowed by an Act passed in 1795, "An Act for the appointment of Inspectors to ascertain the quality of Pot and Pearl Ashes for Exportation." This Act regulates the size of casks Pot and Pearl Ashes may be shipped in and introduces further regulations on Inspectors of Pot or Pearl Ashes. Early Canadiana Online
An act to continue an Act passed in the forty-sixth year of His late Majesty’s reign, entitled “An act tomakeprovision for certain Sheriffs in this Province, andcertain other Act of the Parliament of this Province” passed in the fifty seventh yearof His late Majesty’s Reign, entitled ‘An Act further to continue an Act passed in the forty-sixth year of His Majesty’s Reign, entitled, ‘An Act to makeprovision for certain Sheriffs in this Province’ andalso to extend theprovisions of the said Act” and to protect the interest of Suitors in certain cases. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 9 1822 This Act allows for the continuation of an earlier Act regarding Sheriffs in Upper Canada, and adds to it two clauses pertaining to the consequences to be faced by Sheriffs not fulfilling the financial obligations of their office. Early Canadiana Online
An Act For better regulating the Common of the Seigneurie of La Prairie de la Magdeleine. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 8 1822 This Act outlines the process by which a Chair and Trustees are to be elected to govern the Common as a body politic and corporate by the name “The Chairman and Trustees of the Common of La Prairie de la Magdeleine.” The Act also outlines how the land is to be governed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make further regulations respecting the Weekly maintenance of Insolvent Debtors. Passed 17th January 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 8 1822 This Act describes the procedure by which an incarcerated debtor can apply for a release from prison or a weekly allowance. Early Canadiana Online
An Act further to amend and to extend the Provisions of certain Act therein-mentioned, relating to Pilots, and to the Navigation of the River Saint Lawrence, and for other purposes therein specified. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 7 1822 An Act to further amend a former Act passed in 1805, "An Act for the better regulation of the Pilots and Shipping in the Port of Quebec, and in the Harbours of Quebec and Montreal, and for improving the Navigation of the River Saint Lawrence and for establishing a Fund for decayed Pilots, their Widows and Children" that was amended in 1807, 1811, and 1812. Under this Act, it is made lawful for the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, or person administering the Government of this Province to appoint additional Wardens at the ports of Montreal and Quebec. Several additional regulations for the Trinity House of Quebec and ports are outlined, concerning fees, duties, and rules.

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An Act to amend an Act passed in the fifty-ninth year of His late Majesty’s Reign, and promulgated by Proclamation bearing date the twenty-first day of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty-One, entitled “An Act to incorporate sundry persons under the Style and Title of The President Directors and Companyof the Bankof Upper Canada.” Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 7 1822 This Act allows for changes to the process of electing the current Directors of the Company of the Bank of Upper Canada, due to extenuating circumstances; and reduces the amount of capital the Directors need to begin the Bank's operation. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and rectify the operation of an Act passed in the fifty-eighth year of the Reign of His late Majesty George the Third, intituled, “An Act to establish a House of Industry in the City of Montreal.’’ (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 6 1822 An Act to amend the second clause of an Act from 1818 “An Act to establish a House of Industry in the City of Montreal.” This original Act was passed to aid with the construction of an House of Industry for the poor on the lots left for that purpose by John Conrad Marsteller and outlined processes by which this House of Industry was to be realized, including how Wardens will be appointed and their duties. By this Act, the number of Wardens to be appointed from four to eight, under terms of two years. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for assigning Limits to the respective Gaols within this Province. Passed 17th January, 1822. 2 George IV – Chapter 6 1822 This Act allows for up to six acres of land to be made available to each jail in the province for the purpose of providing fresh air and exercise for confined debtors. It also specifies the security measures to be taken when permitting the debtors outside in the manner described above. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the provisions of a certain Act therein-mentioned, as far as the same relates to the Judicature in the Inferior District of Gaspé, and more effectually to provide for the due Administration of Justice in the said District. (18th February, 1822.) 2 George IV Chapter 5 1822 An Act to extend the 1773 Act "An Act for the division of the Province of Lower-Canada, for amending the Judicature thereof, and for repealing certain Laws therein-mentioned," as it relates to the Inferior District of Gaspé. The 1773 Act established a court of King's Bench in each of the districts of Montreal, Trois-Rivières, and Quebec. This Act establishes that the Provincial Judge of the said Inferior District of Gaspé shall have Jurisdiction and outlines what cases the Provincial Judge can preside over and the processes they must abide by. Additionally, the Act applies the 1785 “An Ordinance to regulate she proceedings in the Courts of Civil Judicature and to establish Trials by Juries in Actions of a Commercial nature and personal wrongs to be compensated in damages,” to the Inferior District of Gaspé.

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