Standing Order 130: Private-Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice published in the Canada Gazette on July 8, 2023 about a standing order that governs notices for private bills. It says that Standing Order 130 (the rule on notices of intended applications for private bills) was previously published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021, and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 about notices for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a point of contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office in the House of Commons, with a room address in West Block and a phone number listed in the notice.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to bring forward private bills or notices of intended applications.
• Organizations, businesses, or individuals working with MPs to prepare private bills.
• Anyone seeking procedural information about private-bill notices in the House of Commons.

Why it matters#

• If you want to start or follow a private bill in Parliament, this notice points you to the governing standing order and where to get more information.
• For most people this is a routine administrative reminder with no immediate impact, but it matters to those using the private-bill process.