Standing Order 130 Notice for Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short parliamentary notice saying that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021. It gives a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons, signed by Eric Janse (Acting Clerk).

What it does#

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

Who's affected#

• People or groups planning to apply for a private bill (for example, organizations or individuals seeking a law that applies only to them).
• Members of Parliament or staff who handle private members’ business.
• If it’s unclear from the notice who else is affected, the contact details above are provided for clarification.

Why it matters#

• It tells potential private-bill applicants where the official notice was published and who to contact.
• That helps applicants follow the right rule (Standing Order 130) and find procedural information they may need to move a private bill forward.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative announcement with no broader policy change stated.