Standing Order 130 — Private-Bill Notices

Summary#

This notice says that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. The Gazette entry was listed on June 7, 2025 and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Announces the publication of Standing Order 130 about notices of intended applications for private bills.
• Points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons for further information, including a room, mailing address, and phone number.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons (administrative confirmation of the notice).

Who's affected#

• People or groups planning to apply for a private bill in the House of Commons.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private-bill requests.
• Lawyers, lobbyists, or organizations that assist clients with private-bill applications.
• The general public, if they want to track or review private-bill procedures (the notice is primarily administrative).

Why it matters#

• It makes the rule about notices for private-bill applications publicly available and points to where to get details.
• If you plan to seek a private bill, this tells you which Standing Order governs the notice process and where to ask questions.
• Otherwise, this is a routine procedural publication and does not itself change policy or law.