Standing Order 130: Private-bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice in Canada Gazette, Part I dated September 27, 2025. It says Standing Order 130, about notices of intended applications for private bills, was published in the Gazette on May 24, 2025, and gives contact details for inquiries.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025.
• Lists the contact point for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Shows the notice is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to introduce or assist with private bills.
• Organizations, municipalities or individuals seeking a private bill.
• Lawyers, lobbyists, or parliamentary staff who prepare or monitor private-bill notices.
• The general public who follow private-bill activity (for transparency and contact information).

Why it matters#

• If you are planning a private bill, this tells you where the official rule (Standing Order 130) was published and who to contact for details.
• For most people this is a routine administrative notice with no immediate public impact.
• For applicants and their advisors, it points to the formal source of the notice rules and a direct office to ask about the process.