Standing Order 130 Publication Notice

Summary#

The House of Commons notes that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. For more information, the notice points people to the Private Members’ Business Office and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Records that Standing Order 130 was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025.
• Directs readers to the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa) for further information.
• Lists a contact phone number (613‑992‑9511) and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of asking Parliament for a private bill (for example individuals, businesses, charities, municipalities).
• Members of Parliament and House of Commons staff who handle private bills.
• Lawyers or advisers who assist clients with private-bill applications.
  If it’s unclear: the notice itself is administrative and does not explain any substantive change to the rules.

Why it matters#

• It tells anyone interested in bringing a private bill where to find the relevant standing order and whom to contact.
• It’s a routine public notice that helps make parliamentary procedures transparent for potential applicants.
• If you plan to pursue a private bill, this is a practical starting point for getting the procedural information you’ll need.