Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This notice in the Canada Gazette, Part I (published September 6, 2025) says that Standing Order 130 — about notices of intended applications for private bills — was previously published on May 24, 2025. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons for more information and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices for intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511) for anyone who wants more information.
• Records the notice under the authority of Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who work with private bills.
• Individuals, organizations, or corporations planning to apply for a private bill.
• Parliamentary clerks and officials who process private-bill notices.
• The general public interested in the progress or rules for private bills in Parliament.

Why it matters#

• It’s mainly an administrative update that tells people where the formal rule (Standing Order 130) was published and where to get details.
• If you plan to seek a private bill or follow one, this points you to the office that handles notices and can answer questions.
• For most people, this is a routine procedural notice with no direct policy change.