Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This item in the Canada Gazette, Part I (House of Commons) points readers to Standing Order 130 about notices for intended applications for private bills. It notes that that standing order was published on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office. The Gazette entry is dated November 30, 2024.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (notices of intended applications for private bills) was published on November 20, 2021.
• Gives a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Shows the notice was issued under the signature of Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to introduce or support private bills.
• Individuals, community groups, or organizations seeking a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff and lawyers who help prepare private-bill paperwork.
• If it’s unclear who is affected: the notice is administrative, so its main audience is anyone involved in private-bill applications.

Why it matters#

• It tells the people who need to apply for a private bill where to find the relevant standing order and who to contact for details.
• For most Canadians this is routine housekeeping with no direct effect.
• For applicants and their advisers it clarifies the office to contact and provides an official reference for the rules they must follow.