Notices for Private Bills (Standing Order 130)

Summary#

This entry in the Canada Gazette notes that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published previously. It points readers to the office to contact for more information. The Gazette item itself is dated August 3, 2024.

What it does#

• Notes the publication of Standing Order 130 regarding notices of intended applications for private bills. The Standing Order was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Gives a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Lists Eric Janse as Clerk of the House of Commons, who signs the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about applying for a private bill in Parliament.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private-bill applications.
• Lawyers, lobbyists, or organizations that follow parliamentary procedure.
• If it’s unclear who is affected beyond these groups, the notice itself does not spell that out.

Why it matters#

• It tells interested parties where to get official information about filing or tracking notices for private bills.
• That helps anyone planning a private-bill application know who to contact and where to find the relevant Standing Order.
• Otherwise, the item is a routine parliamentary notice and does not, by itself, change law or policy.