Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This notice records that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices for intended applications for private bills) was published in Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons for more information.

What it does#

• Announces the publication of Standing Order 130 about notices for intended private-bill applications.
• Provides contact details for more information: Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, 613‑992‑9511.
• Is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Individuals or organizations thinking of asking for a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who administer private-bill procedures.
• The general public only indirectly; the notice is mainly administrative.

Why it matters#

• It signals where to find and ask about the formal rules for bringing a private bill in the House of Commons.
• If you plan to seek a private bill, this tells you which standing order to check and who to contact.
• The notice itself is routine; it does not, in this document, show the text of the standing order or describe any changes.