Standing Order 130 for private-bill notices

Summary#

This notice records that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices for intended private-bill applications) was published earlier and is noted in the Canada Gazette on July 25, 2026. The original publication date for the Standing Order is May 24, 2025. Contact details are provided for people who need more information.

What it does#

• Notes the publication of Standing Order 130, which deals with how notices must be given for intended applications for private bills.
• Points readers to the office that handles private-bill business and gives a contact address and phone number for questions:
  • Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, 613‑992‑9511.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private bills.
• Individuals, corporations, or groups planning to ask Parliament for a private bill (for example, a change that affects only a single person or organization).
• It is unclear from the notice whether any additional changes to the rules were made beyond the publication reference.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to apply for a private bill, this tells you which House of Commons rule governs how to give notice and where to ask questions.
• The listed contact gives a practical place to get guidance, paperwork details, or deadlines related to private-bill notices.
• The item is a routine administrative notice; it does not, by itself, announce a new law. Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, is the official named on the notice.