Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

The House of Commons section of the Canada Gazette, Part I (published June 15, 2024, Volume 158, Number 24) notes that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was previously published on November 20, 2021. The notice gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office for anyone who needs more information.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills is on record and was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, and the phone number 613‑992‑9511.
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who signed the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills or who plan to introduce them.
• Individuals, businesses, or organizations considering applying for a private bill.
• The general public is unlikely to be affected unless they are involved in or watching a private-bill application.

Why it matters#

• If you are preparing or advising on a private bill, this tells you which standing order governs notices and where to ask questions.
• For most people this is a routine administrative notice with no immediate legal change or broad public impact.
• The Gazette entry is short and mainly points to the office to contact for details.