Private Bills Notice and Contact

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (published August 10, 2024) is a short House of Commons notice about private bills. It points readers to Standing Order 130 (previously published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021) and gives contact details for the office that handles notices of intended private-bill applications. The notice is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a contact for questions or more information:
  • Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
  • Phone: 613‑992‑9511
• Serves as an administrative reminder rather than a change in law or procedure.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private-bill requests.
• Individuals, companies, associations or organizations considering or preparing a private bill.
• Lawyers and parliamentary agents who file or advise on private-bill applications.
• The general public is unlikely to be directly affected unless they are involved in a private-bill matter.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are the way specific people or groups can ask Parliament for relief or powers that ordinary laws don’t provide. This notice tells them where to get the official rules and who to contact.
• If you plan to seek a private bill, this is a practical pointer to the right office and the relevant standing order. For most people, it has no immediate impact.