Simcoe's Act of 1792

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:addressed land rights of Loyalists
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:created judicial system in Upper Canada
gptkbp:date_enacted 1792
gptkbp:defines the boundaries of Upper Canada
gptkbp:drafted_by gptkb:John_Graves_Simcoe
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:John_Graves_Simcoe
gptkbp:encouraged immigration to Upper Canada
gptkbp:established the office of the Lieutenant Governor
the role of the Attorney General
the first legislative assembly in Upper Canada
the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada
the first courts in Upper Canada
township system in Upper Canada
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Simcoe's Act of 1792
gptkbp:included provisions for militia organization
provisions for public works
provisions for land settlement
gptkbp:influenced future Canadian legislation
Canadian Confederation discussions
gptkbp:influenced_by British constitutional principles
gptkbp:is_aimed_at promoting economic development
creating a system of local governance
establishing a framework for governance
promoting agricultural development
establishing law and order
creating a loyal British colony
creating a stable society in Upper Canada
encouraging settlement in Upper Canada
ensuring British control over the region
establishing a legal framework for land ownership
fostering loyalty among settlers
promote loyalty to the British Crown
promoting trade and commerce in Upper Canada
settling Loyalist refugees
gptkbp:is_criticized_for its treatment of Indigenous lands
lack of representation for Indigenous peoples
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Upper_Canada
gptkbp:is_influential_in the development of Canadian law
gptkbp:is_recognized_as French language rights
gptkbp:led_to development of political institutions in Canada
gptkbp:passes_through the Legislative Council of Upper Canada
gptkbp:promoted education in Upper Canada
gptkbp:provided for the appointment of judges
gptkbp:provides the establishment of schools
representation in government
the establishment of a land registry
gptkbp:purpose to establish a system of government in Upper Canada
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Act_of_Union_1840
gptkbp:set_in land survey regulations
rules for local governance
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Governor_Simcoe
gptkbp:significance first constitution of Upper Canada
gptkbp:was_affecting the governance of Upper Canada
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:was_part_of British colonial policy
the transition from military to civil government
gptkbp:was_supported_by Loyalist settlers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_Graves_Simcoe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6