Notice: Standing Order 130 on Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short notice in the Parliament section of Canada Gazette, Part I saying that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published earlier. It points readers to the office to contact for more information.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Gives contact details for the parliamentary office that handles private bill notices: Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Is signed by the Clerk of the House of Commons (administrative notice rather than a new policy).

Who's affected#

• People or groups planning to seek a private bill (for example, private members, organizations, businesses, or their lawyers).
• Parliamentary staff who manage private members’ business.
• If it’s unclear who should use the rules, the notice points to the Private Members’ Business Office for guidance.

Why it matters#

• If you want to apply for a private bill, this tells you which standing order governs the notice process and where to get official details.
• It’s mainly an administrative reminder. It does not itself change policy or create new public rights, but it helps applicants and their advisers follow the correct parliamentary steps.