Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons note saying that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended applications for private bills) was previously published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021. The entry was posted in the Gazette on April 22, 2023 and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• States that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons for more information. The notice lists the office address (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and phone number (613‑992‑9511).
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about applying for a private bill (private bill applicants).
• Parliamentary staff who handle private bills.
• Lawyers or advisers who assist clients with private-bill applications.
• If it is unclear who else might be affected, the notice directs those people to contact the office above.

Why it matters#

• This is mainly an administrative reminder about where the rule was published and who to contact.
• It matters to anyone preparing a private-bill application because it points to the relevant standing order and the office that handles notices.
• The item does not announce a new policy or change in law; it simply records the prior publication and provides contact details.