Notice on Standing Order 130 for Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice about private bills. It says Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office. The entry is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Directs readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information. The notice gives an office address (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and the phone number 613‑992‑9511.
• Identifies Eric Janse as the Clerk of the House of Commons associated with the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations thinking of applying for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament who might sponsor or handle private bills.
• House of Commons staff who manage private members’ business.
  If you’re not involved with private bills, this notice likely won’t affect you.

Why it matters#

• It points to where to find the formal rule about how to give notice for a private bill and who to contact for guidance.
• For anyone planning a private-bill application, the notice tells you which office to contact and provides a phone number and address.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative note with no wider public impact.