Part INoticeVolume 160, Number 1Published: January 3, 2026

Standing Order 130: Private Bills Notice

Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 1: PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF COMMONS

Key facts

Published
January 3, 2026
Comment deadline
Unclear
Effective date
Unclear

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry notes a House of Commons item about private bills. It says Standing Order 130 (on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on May 24, 2025, and the notice itself appeared in the Gazette on January 3, 2026.

What it does#

  • States that Standing Order 130, dealing with notices for intended applications for private bills, was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
  • Lists contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511) for more information.
  • Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

  • Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private bills.
  • Individuals, organizations, or corporations considering asking Parliament for a private bill.
  • Parliamentary offices that handle notices and scheduling for private members’ business.
  • It is not clear from this brief notice whether there are any changes to procedure or deadlines beyond the publication reference.

Why it matters#

  • If you plan to pursue a private bill, this tells you which standing order covers the required notice and where to get details.
  • For most people this is a routine administrative notice; it mainly helps interested parties find the correct rules and contact the office that handles private members’ business.

Key topics

Standing Order 130Standing Orders of the House of Commonsnotices of intended applications for private billsPrivate billsPrivate Members’ Business Officeprivate members' businessHouse of CommonsClerk of the House of CommonsEric Janseparliamentary procedurelegislative processMembers of Parliament

Source: Canada Gazette

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