Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on January 6, 2024. It says that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices of intended applications for private bills) was previously published on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for questions.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 about notices for private bills was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and a phone number.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of asking Parliament for a private bill (for example, organizations or individuals seeking legislation that applies just to them).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Others who need procedural details about private-bill notices.
• If it is unclear: the notice does not change the rule itself; it just points to the earlier publication and a contact for information.

Why it matters#

• It’s mainly an administrative reminder that the rule on how to give notice for private bills has been published and where to get details.
• If you plan to apply for a private bill, this tells you where to go for guidance and who to contact (Clerk Eric Janse is listed as the official signatory).
• For most people, this has no immediate effect; it helps those directly involved with private-bill procedures.