Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This notice says that Standing Order 130, which deals with notices of intended applications for private bills, was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons for more information and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Publishes Standing Order 130 in the Canada Gazette, making the standing order publicly available.
• Provides contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Does not say in this notice whether the standing order itself has changed; it simply records that the standing order was published.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Individuals, organizations, or lawyers planning to seek a private bill in Parliament.
• The general public interested in Parliament’s private bill process.
• If it’s unclear who else might be affected, the notice itself does not provide more detail.

Why it matters#

• Publication in the Gazette is the formal way Parliament makes this procedural rule publicly known.
• If you intend to apply for a private bill, this tells you where to find the relevant standing order and who to contact for guidance.
• For most people this is a routine administrative step with no direct impact unless they are involved in private-bill applications.