Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This short notice records that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the signing official.

What it does#

• Confirms the publication of Standing Order 130 about notices for intended applications for private bills.
• Provides contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office: West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, and a phone number for inquiries.
• Signs off the notice with Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private bills.
• Organizations or individuals thinking of seeking a private bill (that is, a bill that applies to a specific person, group or organization).
• Parliamentary offices that handle private members’ business.
  If it is unclear whether a particular group is affected, they can contact the office named in the notice.

Why it matters#

• It tells anyone planning to apply for a private bill where to find the relevant Standing Order and who to contact for guidance.
• This is a routine administrative publication. It does not itself create new policy or change who can apply for private bills; it simply communicates the rules and a contact point.