Standing Order 130: Private-Bill Notices

Summary#

This House of Commons notice says that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021. It gives a contact for more information—Private Members’ Business Office—and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 on notices for intended private-bill applications appeared in Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Lists who to contact for more information: Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Records the name of the official who posted the notice: Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Private members of Parliament who want to apply for or plan a private bill.
• Groups or individuals seeking a private bill (for example, organizations or local bodies that need a private act).
• Parliamentary staff who handle private-bill notices.
  If it’s unclear whether you’re affected, contact the Private Members’ Business Office at the number above.

Why it matters#

• It points people to the rule about how to give notice when they plan to introduce a private bill.
• It’s mainly an administrative, procedural notice. It matters most to anyone planning or advising on a private bill, because it tells them where to get details and whom to contact.