Then there were "the casual or territorial revenues," such as money arising from the Jesuits' estates, royal Seigniorial dues, timber and land, all of which were also exclusively under the control of the government.
"Canada under British Rule 1760-1900"
John G. Bourinot
The same government had also the honour of removing the old French Seigniorial system, recognised to be incompatible with the modern condition of a country of free government, and injurious to the agricultural development of the province at large.
"Canada under British Rule 1760-1900"
John G. Bourinot
The secularization of the reserves, and the question of the Seigniorial tenure were not to be taken up until the people had given an expression of opinion as to the ministerial policy generally.
"Lord Elgin"
John George Bourinot