Standing Order 130 – Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (published May 30, 2026) records that Standing Order 130 of the House of Commons, which deals with notices of intended applications for private bills, was published earlier in Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. The notice gives a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

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

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who deal with private members’ business.
• Individuals, groups, or organizations that might apply for a private bill in the House of Commons.
• Parliamentary staff who handle notices and applications for private bills, including the Private Members’ Business Office.
• If it’s unclear who will be affected beyond these groups, the notice itself does not add extra detail.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are how Parliament can give specific legal changes or relief to particular people or organizations. This notice tells interested parties where to find the formal rule about how to give notice of an intended private-bill application.
• For most members of the public this is routine parliamentary procedure with limited direct impact. For anyone considering a private bill, the contact details point to where to get practical guidance.