Notices for Private Bills — Standing Order 130

Summary#

This notice in the Canada Gazette, Part I (published December 17, 2022) points readers to Standing Order 130, which deals with notices for intended applications for private bills. It says that that Standing Order was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021, and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Lists a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons, with an office address in West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, and phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Signs the notice with Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of asking Parliament for a private bill (for example, organizations or individuals seeking a law that affects only them).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bill applications.
• Lawyers or advisers who help draft or submit private bills.
• The general public is unlikely to be directly affected unless they are involved in a private bill.

Why it matters#

• It tells where the formal rules about notifying Parliament of private bill intentions are published and who to contact for details.
• For anyone planning a private bill, this is a pointer to the relevant Standing Order and an office that can explain the notice requirements.
• The Gazette item itself is short and administrative; it does not explain the Standing Order’s details, so interested parties will need to contact the office or read the Standing Order text for specifics.