Standing Order 130: Private-Bill Notices

Summary#

This item notes that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021. The notice appears in the House of Commons section of the June 3, 2023 issue and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

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

Who's affected#

• People or groups planning to apply for a private bill in Parliament.
• Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff who handle private-bill procedures.
• Legal advisers or organizations that help prepare private-bill notices.

If it’s unclear whether you need to follow these rules, the notice points to the Private Members’ Business Office for clarification.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are a special route through Parliament for specific requests (for example, corporate changes or relief not covered by general law). This notice signals where the official rule about how to give notice is published.
• If you plan to seek a private bill, this tells you which rule to follow and where to get help or more information.