Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice published in the Canada Gazette on April 20, 2024. It points readers to Standing Order 130 about notices of intended applications for private bills (originally published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021) and gives contact details for the office that handles private members’ business.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Lists contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511) for anyone who needs more information.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to introduce or support a private bill.
• Organizations, institutions, or individuals that might seek a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff and advisers who handle private members’ business.
• If it’s unclear who else might be affected, the notice does not add new rules—so the immediate audience is those already involved with private-bill procedure.

Why it matters#

• It tells people where to find the standing order on private-bill notices and whom to contact for guidance.
• For anyone preparing a private bill, this is a useful administrative pointer to the relevant rule and office.
• Otherwise, the item appears to be a routine administrative notice with no broad public impact.