Standing Order 130 on Private Bills

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice (Part I, House of Commons) points readers to rules about private bills and where to get more information. It notes that Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills was published earlier, and gives contact details for inquiries. Published June 25, 2022.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides contact information for the office that handles private-members’ business: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone: 613‑992‑9511).
• Identifies the parliamentary context: First Session, 44th Parliament, House of Commons.
• Signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to introduce or support private bills.
• Organizations or individuals seeking a private bill (special, non-public legislation) through Parliament.
• Parliamentary staff and legal advisors who help prepare or process private-bill applications.
• The general public is unlikely to notice any change unless they are directly involved in a private-bill application.

Why it matters#

• If you or your organization need a private bill, this tells you the relevant House rule (Standing Order 130) and where to get guidance.
• It is a routine administrative notice, not a new law change. It mainly helps people understand procedure and who to contact.