Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 12, 2022. It says that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on November 20, 2021, and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Notes the prior publication of Standing Order 130 dealing with notices for intended private-bill applications.
• Lists who to contact for information: the Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Individuals, organizations, or companies that want Parliament to consider a private bill (for example, a law that applies to a single person or group).
• The notice is administrative; it does not itself change policy or law.

Why it matters#

• If you are planning to seek a private bill, this tells you where to find the standing order and who to contact for guidance.
• For most people the item is routine. It mainly matters to those directly involved in preparing or filing private-bill notices.