Standing Order 130 — Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice published in the Canada Gazette on September 9, 2023. It points readers to Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills, notes that that Standing Order was previously published on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for further information.

What it does#

• Reminds the public that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists contact information for inquiries: the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons (office location, mailing code, and telephone number are given in the notice).
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about applying for a private bill in the House of Commons (for example, private members, organizations, municipalities, or their lawyers) are the most likely to use this information.
• Parliamentary staff and anyone needing procedural details about notices of intended private-bill applications may also be affected.
• If it’s unclear whether you’re affected, the notice points you to the Private Members’ Business Office for clarification.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill in Parliament, this tells you where to find the relevant standing order and who to contact for guidance.
• For most people this is a routine administrative notice with no direct impact.