Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This short notice in Canada Gazette, Part I (published February 17, 2024) points readers to Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills. It notes that Standing Order 130 was published earlier on November 20, 2021, and gives a contact for the Private Members’ Business Office.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists a contact point for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Shows the notice is from Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Lawyers or advocates who prepare private-bill applications.
• It is otherwise a routine administrative notice; the general public is unlikely to be affected unless they are involved in a private-bill process.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to apply for a private bill, this tells you which standing order sets out the notice requirements and where to get more information.
• It’s mainly an administrative reminder and a pointer to the office that can help with the practical steps for private-bill applications.