Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short notice from the House of Commons published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on January 6, 2024. It points readers to Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills), which was published earlier on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for the office that handles private‑bill notices.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists how to get more information: contact the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (address shown) and gives a phone number.
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official signing the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill (for example, to change the legal status of a corporation or local matter).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private‑member business.
• Lawyers, lobbyists, or organizations that help prepare private‑bill applications.
• The notice does not itself explain the detailed requirements of Standing Order 130, so anyone who needs the rules will need to contact the office listed.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to apply for a private bill, this tells you where the formal notice rules are published and who to contact for guidance.
• It’s an administrative step that helps make the process for private bills more visible and accessible.