Standing Order 130: Notices for Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short notice saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on September 19, 2020. The notice gives a contact for questions and is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Announces the publication of Standing Order 130 in the Canada Gazette, Part I on September 19, 2020.
• Provides a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Individuals, groups, or companies thinking about applying for a private bill in the House of Commons.
• Parliamentary offices that manage notices of intended applications.
• If it is unclear who is affected by a specific part of the standing order, the notice points to the Private Members’ Business Office for clarification.

Why it matters#

• It tells people where to find the formal rule on giving notice for private-bill applications.
• That helps anyone planning a private bill know the requirement and who to contact.
• This is a routine administrative publication; it does not itself change policy.