Private Bills: Standing Order 130

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice about private bills. It says Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was previously published in the Canada Gazette, Part I and gives contact details for the office that handles private members’ business. The Gazette entry is dated November 16, 2024 and it refers to the earlier publication on November 20, 2021.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Lists where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Shows the notice was signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to introduce or support private bills.
• Individuals, groups or organizations considering asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff and lawyers who prepare private-bill materials.

If you’re not involved in private bills, this notice is unlikely to affect you.

Why it matters#

• It points people to the official rule (Standing Order 130) and the office to contact if they want to start the private-bill process.
• That helps keep the process transparent and lets applicants know where to get guidance and submit notices.
• This is primarily an administrative reminder rather than a new policy change.