Standing Order 130 Notice on Private Bills

Summary#

This notice says that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 24, 2025. The short item gives a contact at the Private Members’ Business Office for anyone who needs more information.

What it does#

• Announces the publication of Standing Order 130 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.
• Identifies Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the signer of the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or groups planning to apply for a private bill, or following private-bill procedures.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Lawyers, municipal governments, charities, or corporations that may seek private legislation.
• The general public is unlikely to feel any direct impact from this routine notice.

Why it matters#

• If you intend to apply for a private bill, Standing Order 130 tells you about notice requirements you may need to follow; you should consult the full text or contact the Private Members’ Business Office for details.
• For most people this is a routine procedural announcement about parliamentary rules, not a change in public policy.