Standing Order 130 — Private Bills Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (Part I, Vol. 158, No. 5) records a House of Commons notice about private bills. It says Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills was previously published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021, and lists a contact for more information. The page itself is dated February 3, 2024.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the signatory on the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill (these are bills that apply to specific individuals or groups).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Legal advisers or advocates who help prepare private-bill applications.
• The general public is unlikely to be affected unless they are involved in a private-bill matter.

Why it matters#

• It points people to the official rule (Standing Order 130) and where to get help if they plan to apply for a private bill.
• Private bills can directly change legal or financial situations for specific persons or organizations, so knowing the notice rules and the contact office matters for anyone pursuing one.
• This item is mainly informational and procedural; it does not itself change the rules.