Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice in the Canada Gazette, Part I (published May 14, 2022) about the publication of Standing Order 130. It points readers to where the rules on notices for intended private-bill applications were previously published (November 20, 2021) and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Directs people to contact the Private Members’ Business Office (House of Commons) for further information.
• Notes the message was signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of applying for a private bill in Parliament.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• It is mainly a procedural notice; if it’s unclear whether you are affected, contact the Private Members’ Business Office for clarification.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill, this tells you where the relevant standing order was published and who to contact for details.
• For most Canadians, this is a routine administrative notice with no direct impact.