Pre-emption (Taking Precedence) was a method of acquiring Provincial Crown Land by claiming it.
This pre-emption process existed from 1859 to 1970.
In 1970, the Land Act was amended to eliminated this method of acquiring Crown Land.
A pre-emptor would mark off 160 acres, register in the Government Land Survey and be issued a Crown Grant.
After 2 years of continuous occupation, the pre-emptor could pay $1 per acre to gain full title.
This pre-emption process existed from 1859 to 1970.
In 1970, the Land Act was amended to eliminated this method of acquiring Crown Land.
A pre-emptor would mark off 160 acres, register in the Government Land Survey and be issued a Crown Grant.
After 2 years of continuous occupation, the pre-emptor could pay $1 per acre to gain full title.
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