Standing Order 130: Private Bills

Summary#

This notice in the Canada Gazette (Part I, June 3, 2023) records that Standing Order 130 — the rule about notices of intended applications for private bills — was published earlier in the Gazette on November 20, 2021. It also gives a contact point at the Private Members’ Business Office for more information.

What it does#

• Notes the publication of Standing Order 130 about how notices for intended private-bill applications are handled.
• Lists a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Signs the notice with Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups considering or preparing a private bill in the House of Commons (for example, individuals or organizations seeking a law that applies only to them).
• Parliamentary staff, lawyers, or agents who help prepare private-bill applications.
• It appears to be an administrative notice, so it is mainly of interest to those directly involved in the private-bill process.

Why it matters#

• If you want to start or track a private bill, this points you to the official rule (Standing Order 130) and who to contact for details.
• The notice is a routine administrative record rather than a change in public policy.