Toronto—St. Paul's MP Returned

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice records two short House of Commons items. It reminds readers about Standing Order 130 and the Private Members’ Business Office, and it records that Donald Stewart was returned as the member for Toronto—St. Paul's after the by-election on June 24, 2024; the return was received on July 5, 2024 under the Canada Elections Act.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published previously on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (House of Commons).
• Publishes the official return under the Canada Elections Act showing that Donald Stewart was elected in the Toronto—St. Paul's by-election held on June 24, 2024, with the return received on July 5, 2024. The notice is signed by Stéphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer.
• Lists the House of Commons clerk, Eric Janse, in connection with the private-bill notice.

Who's affected#

• Voters and residents of Toronto—St. Paul's — they now have an MP recorded in the House of Commons.
• Candidates, political parties, and political watchers who follow by-elections and changes in House membership.
• People or groups interested in applying for a private bill — the notice points them to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information.
• The general public may note the administrative record; no wider policy change is announced.

Why it matters#

• Constituents of Toronto—St. Paul's regain formal federal representation once the return is recorded. That matters for access to federal services and constituency work.
• The by-election result adds one confirmed member to the membership list of the House of Commons. Depending on context, that can affect local advocacy and party standings, though this notice does not comment on party affiliation.
• The reminder about Standing Order 130 is mainly an administrative note for anyone planning to apply for a private bill.