Standing Order 130 Notice for Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025. The item appears in the Canada Gazette, Part I dated October 11, 2025, and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Records that Standing Order 130 — which deals with how notices of intended applications for private bills are handled — was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Gives a contact point for questions: the Private Members' Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Shows the notice was signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament proposing or filing private bills.
• Individuals, businesses, non-profits, or other groups thinking of seeking a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who manage private members’ business.
• If it’s unclear who else is affected, this notice is mainly administrative and aimed at people involved in the private-bill process.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to apply for a private bill, this points you to the relevant standing order and where to get details or help.
• For most Canadians this is routine paperwork; it doesn’t change law or create new rights.
• It matters practically to people navigating the private-bill process because it confirms where the official rules were published and who to contact.