Standing Order 130: Notices for Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short parliamentary notice in Canada Gazette, Part I (published June 21, 2025) about the publication of Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills. It says that Standing Order 130 was published earlier in the Gazette on May 24, 2025, and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office for more information.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Provides a contact point for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Lists the signature of Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official on the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to submit or respond to private bills.
• Individuals, groups, or organizations that might apply for a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who handle private members’ business.
• If it’s unclear who else is affected, the notice itself does not spell that out.

Why it matters#

• It tells people where to find the published rules (the standing order) about how to give notice for private bill applications.
• It gives a clear office and phone number to contact for help or more details.
• This is mainly an administrative notice; it doesn’t change the law itself, but it helps people understand and follow the Parliament’s process for private bills.