Private Bills Notice, House of Commons

Summary#

This is a short notice in the Canada Gazette (Part I) published on May 28, 2022 about private bills in the House of Commons. It points readers to Standing Order 130 (first published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021) and gives contact details for questions.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 — the rule about notices for intended applications for private bills — was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Tells readers where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, including an Ottawa address and phone number (613‑992‑9511).
• Carries the name of the Clerk of the House of Commons, Charles Robert, as the signatory on the item.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations thinking about applying for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Legal or administrative advisers who help prepare private-bill applications.
• The notice is routine; the source does not say there are new or different rules beyond pointing to the Standing Order.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are how specific people or groups can ask Parliament for exceptions or special legal changes that don't apply to everyone. This notice reminds potential applicants where to find the rule and who to contact.
• It is primarily an informational and procedural item meant to ensure transparency and to help applicants reach the right office.