Private Bill Notices — Standing Order 130
Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 44: PARLIAMENT
This notice (published 2024-11-02) points readers to Standing Order 130, which governs notices of intended applications for private bills and notes that the standing order was previously published on 2021-11-20. It provides contact details for the Private Members' Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa; phone 613‑992‑9511) for questions or guidance.
Summary
Summary#
This Canada Gazette notice (published November 2, 2024) points readers to Standing Order 130, which deals with notices of intended applications for private bills and was previously published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021. It gives a contact at the Private Members’ Business Office of the House of Commons for more information.
What it does#
- Notes the existence and prior publication of Standing Order 130 about notices for intended private-bill applications.
- Provides contact details for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
- Signs off with Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.
Who's affected#
- People or organizations thinking about asking Parliament to pass a private bill (for example, a corporation, municipality, charity, or individual).
- Lawyers, lobbyists, or agents who help prepare or file private-bill applications.
- House of Commons staff who handle private members’ business.
- If it’s unclear whether you are affected, contact the office listed above.
Why it matters#
- It points potential applicants to the specific rule they must follow and tells them where to get official guidance.
- This is mainly an administrative notice, not a change in law. It matters mostly to anyone who plans to apply for a private bill or who helps them do so.
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Source: Canada Gazette