Quebec Act

 

Quebec Act

June 22, 1774

**AN ACT to Establish Effective Governance for the Province of Quebec, North America.**

We humbly request Your Majesty's approval for enactment:

The boundaries shall be defined, extending those established by the Proclamation of 1763 westward to the Mississippi and northward toward Hudson's Bay territory, including islands at the mouth of the St. Lawrence.

However, it has come to light that the provisions set forth in this proclamation regarding civil governance and authorities assigned to officials no longer suit Quebec’s realities. At conquest, its population exceeded sixty-five thousand individuals who practiced Roman Catholicism.

Therefore, it is affirmed that His Majesty's subjects practicing Roman Catholicism in Quebec are entitled to freely exercise their faith under royal supremacy as declared during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign. Furthermore, clergy may retain their traditional rights concerning adherents of their religion.

His Majesty, along with His Heirs and Successors, retains the right to allocate provisions from customary dues for the promotion of Protestantism and support of a Protestant Clergy in the Province as deemed necessary. Furthermore, all Canadian subjects residing in Quebec—except for religious orders—shall enjoy their property and civil rights fully intact. Laws of Canada will govern any disputes regarding these matters. The established Criminal Law of England has proven beneficial over nine years; thus it shall remain in effect within Quebec concerning offenses, prosecutions, trials, and punishments. Recognizing that future regulations may be essential for Quebec’s governance but cannot presently be foreseen or organized without delay, His Majesty is empowered to appoint a Council comprising 17 to 23 residents. This council can enact ordinances for the province's welfare with consent from either His Majesty's Governor or acting Lieutenant Governor.

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