Standing Order 130 and Elector Determination

Summary#

This notice from Parliament records the publication of procedural and electoral items in the Canada Gazette. It says Standing Order 130 (about notices for private bills) was published on May 24, 2025, and that a determination of the number of electors under the Canada Elections Act was published as Extra Vol. 159, No. 15 on Monday, August 11, 2025.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Notes that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer published a determination of the number of electors under the Canada Elections Act as Extra Vol. 159, No. 15 on Monday, August 11, 2025.
• Gives a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6), phone 613‑992‑9511.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and officials who manage private members’ business and private bills.
• Organizations or individuals thinking about applying for a private bill — they would use the notices described in Standing Order 130.
• Election administrators, political parties, and anyone tracking voter counts — they may be interested in the determination of the number of electors.
• If it’s unclear who is affected by a specific line in the notice, the contact listed above is the place to ask.

Why it matters#

• These are routine, public-confirmation steps that make the rules and electoral figures official and visible to anyone who needs them.
• If you or your organization want to pursue a private bill, the publication of Standing Order 130 explains the notice requirements you must follow.
• The elector determination can affect planning for elections and how parties and campaigns prepare, so anyone involved in elections may want to check the published document.