Standing Order 130 Notice on Private Bills

Summary#

The House of Commons noted in the Canada Gazette (Part I) on May 30, 2026 that Standing Order 130 — the rule about notices of intended applications for private bills — was published earlier on May 24, 2025. The notice gives a contact (the Private Members’ Business Office) for anyone who needs more information.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 (about how notices for private-bill applications are handled) was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Provides a contact: Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Is a routine parliamentary notice; it does not itself set new public policy or create a benefit or tax change in the public record shown here.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations planning to seek a private bill in Parliament (for example, some charities, local authorities, corporations, or individuals who need a special legislative change).
• Members of Parliament and staff who handle private members’ business.
• Lawyers or advisors who prepare private-bill applications.
• If it is unclear whether a specific group is affected, contact the Private Members’ Business Office for clarification.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are the process used when a specific organization or person needs a change that only applies to them. This notice points those applicants to the official rule and to where they can get help.
• For most people this is an administrative update with no direct impact. For anyone considering a private bill, it tells you the rule to follow and who to contact.