Standing Order 130 on Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. The notice, dated November 29, 2025, points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons for more information.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 (respecting notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons:
  • Address: West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6.
  • Phone: 613‑992‑9511.
• Shows the notice was signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Organizations or individuals planning to apply for a private bill.
• Parliamentary offices and lawyers who need to follow private-bill procedures.
• If you’re not involved with private bills or Parliament’s internal procedure, this notice is unlikely to affect you.

Why it matters#

• It makes the standing order about private-bill notices publicly available and directs people where to get further details.
• That helps anyone preparing a private-bill application know the relevant rule and who to contact for guidance.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative notice with no immediate change to public services.