Standing Order 130 — Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This short notice in Canada Gazette, Part I (published March 4, 2023) reminds readers that Standing Order 130 — the rule about notices of intended applications for private bills in the House of Commons — was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021. It points readers to the office that handles private members’ business for more information.

What it does#

• States that Standing Order 130 (about notices for private bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Gives a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Notes the notice was signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and anyone planning to seek a private bill in the House of Commons.
• Staff who manage or advise on private members’ business, including the Private Members’ Business Office.
• If it’s unclear whether you’re affected (for example, if you represent a group considering a private bill), contact the office listed above.

Why it matters#

• It tells people where to find and ask about the formal step of giving notice before applying for a private bill.
• This is a routine, administrative notice intended to keep the process transparent. It does not itself change policy or create a new law.