Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short notice from the House of Commons, published in the Canada Gazette on October 14, 2023. It points readers to Standing Order 130 about notices of intended applications for private bills, which was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021, and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for private bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Lists the office to contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office (House of Commons) and provides an Ottawa address and phone number.
• Does not set out new rules or changes in this notice — it is an informational reference back to the standing order.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations thinking of applying for a private bill.
• Members of the House of Commons and their staff who handle private‑bill notices.
• If it is unclear who is affected, the notice points to the Private Members’ Business Office for clarification.

Why it matters#

• It tells anyone interested where to find the standing order governing private bill notices and where to get help.
• For people preparing a private bill application, this is a practical pointer to the existing rule and a contact to answer questions.