Standing Order 130: Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice, published on March 23, 2024, repeats that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on November 20, 2021. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Reminds the public that Standing Order 130 — the rule about how notices of intended applications for private bills are handled — was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa; phone number listed) for anyone who needs more information.
• Serves as a formal, routine notice; it does not set out new rules in this posting.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Individuals, groups, or organizations thinking about seeking a private bill (a special law for a specific person or entity).
• The notice is mainly administrative; most members of the public will not be directly affected.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are the path for people or organizations to ask Parliament for a specific change that doesn’t apply to everyone. This notice reminds potential applicants where to find the rules and who to contact.
• It’s a routine housekeeping item: useful if you plan to start a private-bill application, otherwise it has little practical impact.