Private-bill Notice Rules (Standing Order 130)

Summary#

This is a short parliamentary notice about Standing Order 130, which sets rules for notices of intended applications for private bills. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and is dated March 30, 2024.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (about notices for private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office — West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511 — for anyone needing more information.
• Identifies Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who placed the notice.

Who's affected#

• Individuals, private members of Parliament, or organizations thinking about applying for a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff, legal advisers, or lobbyists who help prepare or file private-bill applications.
• If you are not involved with private-bill requests, this notice is unlikely to affect you.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are laws or exceptions aimed at specific people or organizations. The standing order sets how those applicants must give notice.
• This is a routine administrative reminder and contact point. It matters practically to anyone planning to start a private-bill process, because it tells them where to get the procedural details they need.