Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

A short House of Commons notice says Standing Order 130 (about notices for intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 24, 2025. The notice appears in the Canada Gazette issue dated January 10, 2026 and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 — which deals with notices of intended applications for private bills — was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for further information, with an office address in West Block and a phone number provided in the notice.
• The notice is signed or recorded by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations planning to apply for a private bill in the House of Commons (private members, groups, or their representatives).
• House of Commons staff who handle private bills and related notices.
• For everyone else, this is a routine procedural notice and likely has no direct effect.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to start or follow a private bill in Parliament, this confirms where the rules about giving notice are published and whom to contact for details.
• For most Canadians, the item is an internal Parliamentary notice with no immediate public impact.