Private Bills: Standing Order 130 Notice

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice about procedures for private bills. It points readers to Standing Order 130, which was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for the office that handles notices of intended applications.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Directs people to contact the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons for more information.
• Provides a contact address (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations thinking about making a private bill application to the House of Commons.
• Parliamentary staff or advisers who help prepare or file such notices.
• It’s otherwise a routine administrative notice; the Gazette text does not list specific bills or applicants.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill in Parliament, this tells you which rules to read (Standing Order 130) and who to contact for guidance.
• For most members of the public, this is an internal parliamentary procedure notice with no direct impact.