Private Bill Notices — Standing Order 130

Summary#

This is a short notice from the House of Commons about Standing Order 130, which covers notices of intended applications for private bills. The item notes that Standing Order 130 was previously published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021, and this notice appeared on April 27, 2024.

What it does#

• Points readers to the existing Standing Order 130 on how notices for private bills are handled.
• Provides contact information for the office that handles private members’ business (see Who's affected).
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the responsible official for the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Staff, lawyers, or consultants who help prepare or file private-bill applications.
• The public at large is unlikely to be affected unless they are directly involved in a private-bill application.
• For questions, the contact is the Private Members’ Business Office (House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa; phone: 613‑992‑9511).

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill, this notice directs you to the standing order that explains the required notice steps.
• It’s mainly an administrative reminder and a pointer to where to get more information; it does not announce a new law or change in policy.