Standing Order 130: Notices for Private Bills

Summary#

This House of Commons notice records that Standing Order 130 — the rule about notices for intended applications for private bills — was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021. The item, posted on March 30, 2024, points readers to the office that handles private-bill enquiries.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was previously published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Gives a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Lists Eric Janse as Clerk of the House of Commons signing the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Legal counsel or organizations helping clients pursue private bills.
• If it’s unclear who should act, the notice directs readers to contact the Private Members’ Business Office for clarification.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are the route individuals or organizations use to get relief or special permission that general law does not provide.
• This notice tells potential applicants where to find the formal rule about giving notice and where to get practical information.
• It’s mainly an administrative pointer; it does not itself change the rules.