Private-Bill Notice — Standing Order 130

Summary#

This notice in the Canada Gazette (Part I) published May 4, 2024 points readers to Standing Order 130 of the House of Commons, which covers notices of intended applications for private bills. It says that the standing order was previously published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office.

What it does#

• Notes the publication of Standing Order 130 about how notices for intended private-bill applications are handled.
• Repeats that the standing order appeared in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Gives contact information for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511). The notice is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.
• This is an informational, administrative notice rather than a new rule or a change announced in this item.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of submitting a private bill to Parliament, and their advisers.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private bills.
• Others interested in private-bill procedures may also take note.
• The notice itself does not appear to create new obligations or change the rules; it points to the existing standing order.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to apply for a private bill, this tells you where to find the relevant standing order and who to contact for guidance.
• It helps ensure applicants follow the notice requirements that govern private-bill applications.
• For most members of the public this is a routine administrative update with no direct impact.