Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (Part I, January 20, 2024) is a short House of Commons notice about private bills. It points readers to Standing Order 130 (published on November 20, 2021) and gives contact details for questions.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published on November 20, 2021.
• Gives contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511) for anyone needing more information.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who intend to introduce or support private bills.
• Individuals, businesses, or organizations thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who handle private bill notices and applications.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to use a private bill to seek a change that applies to a specific person or organization, this tells you which rule to follow and where to get help.
• This is a routine administrative notice, not a new law or a policy change.