Standing Order 130: Private-Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice saying that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. The notice itself appears in the Gazette entry dated February 7, 2026.

What it does#

• Confirms the publication of Standing Order 130 about notices for intended private-bill applications.
• Lists who to contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and the Clerk of the House, Eric Janse.
• Provides a telephone contact: 613‑992‑9511.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations thinking of applying for a private bill in the House of Commons.
• Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff who handle private members’ business.
• The general public is only indirectly affected; this is mainly an internal parliamentary notice.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill, this tells you the relevant rule (Standing Order 130) has been published and shows where to get more information.
• For most people, this is a routine administrative update with little direct impact.