Standing Order 130 notice for private bills

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice in the Canada Gazette, Part I (published August 31, 2024) about the handling of private bills. It says that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published earlier on November 20, 2021 and gives a contact for more information. The Gazette item does not say what specific action, if any, is being taken now beyond that notice.

What it does#

• States that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists contact information for the office that handles private members’ business: the Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official signing the notice.
• Does not set out new rules or changes in the text of the Gazette item; it appears to be an informational entry. The instrument type is not specified in the item.

Who's affected#

• Private members of Parliament who want to introduce or are tracking private bills.
• Parliamentary staff who manage private members’ business.
• Organizations or individuals who may request private legislation or need to know how to give notice of an intended private bill.
• For most members of the public, this notice is informational and has no immediate personal effect.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to pursue a private bill, this tells you which standing order applies and where to get practical details or assistance.
• For Parliament watchers and those involved in private legislation, it confirms the procedural reference point and an office to contact.
• Otherwise, it is largely a routine administrative notice with no broad policy consequences.