Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

The Canada Gazette entry (Part I, September 27, 2025) notes that Standing Order 130 — the rule on notices of intended applications for private bills — was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. The notice points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and gives an office address and phone number.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025.
• Lists contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons: West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Shows the name of Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official listed in the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to introduce private bills and their staff.
• Individuals, businesses, municipalities, or organizations that want a private bill.
• Parliamentary clerks, lawyers, and advisers who prepare and file notices for private bills.
• If it’s unclear: the notice does not say whether the standing order itself was changed, only that it was published.

Why it matters#

• Publishing the standing order makes the rule for filing notices of intended private-bill applications publicly visible.
• People and groups who want a private bill need to follow these notice rules or contact the office listed for guidance.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative notice with no obvious immediate change to public services beyond directing where to get information.