Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This entry notes that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was previously published in the Canada Gazette on September 19, 2020. The June 26, 2021 posting points readers to that earlier publication and gives contact details for the Private Members' Business Office, House of Commons for more information.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 on notices for private-bill applications was published in the Gazette on September 19, 2020.
• Provides a contact for questions: Private Members' Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Lists Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official signing or responsible officer for the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or groups planning to apply for a private bill in Parliament.
• Offices of MPs and parliamentary staff who handle private-members’ business.
• Lawyers or advisers who prepare or advise on private-bill applications.
  If it’s unclear whether a specific situation counts as a private bill, the notice points to the contact above for clarification.

Why it matters#

• It directs anyone interested in bringing a private bill to the official rules and a contact point.
• This is mainly administrative: it helps applicants find the correct standing order and the office that can answer questions.