During the 19th century the Penal laws (British) which set restrictions on Roman Catholics were removed.
Ban on Catholics inheriting Protestant landProhibition on Catholics owning a horse valued at over 5 (to keep horses suitable for military activity out of the majority's hands)Roman Catholic lay priests had to register to preach under the Registration Act 1704, but seminary priests and Bishops were not able to do so until 1778
 The Quebec Act of 1774 was an encouragement outside Ireland, with the London parliament restoring religious rights in the main part of Canada, followed in Britain and Ireland by the Catholic Relief Act 1778

