Standing Order 130 — Private-Bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (Part I, Vol. 157, No. 36) published on September 9, 2023 notes the prior publication of Standing Order 130 about notices of intended applications for private bills on November 20, 2021. It provides the contact details for the office that handles private-bill business and shows Eric Janse as Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, located at West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Gives the name Eric Janse as Acting Clerk of the House of Commons for the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of the House of Commons and their staff who prepare or sponsor private bills.
• People or organizations planning to apply for a private bill (for example, private corporations, charities, or local bodies) who need to follow notice rules.
• For the general public, there is little direct effect; this is mainly relevant to bill applicants and parliamentary staff.

Why it matters#

• It points potential private-bill applicants to the official rule (Standing Order 130) and to the office that can explain how to give the required notices.
• This is a routine administrative notice, not a new law or policy change.