Notice: Standing Order 130 for Private Bills

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice, published on July 23, 2022, records that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on November 20, 2021. It is a short, routine notice pointing readers to the office that handles private bill applications.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Gives a point of contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, 613‑992‑9511.
• Is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.
  (The notice does not describe the contents of the standing order itself.)

Who's affected#

• People or groups planning to apply for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Lawyers, lobbyists, or organizations advising clients about private bills.
• If it’s unclear whether you’re affected, contact the Private Members’ Business Office using the phone number above.

Why it matters#

• If you are considering a private bill, this tells you where to find the standing order and who to ask for details.
• It is mainly an administrative update; it does not itself set new rules or explain the standing order’s content.