Private Bill Notices — Standing Order 130

Summary#

The House of Commons published a short notice in the Canada Gazette (Part I, Vol. 158, No. 5) on February 3, 2024 about private bills. It points readers to Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills and gives contact details for the office that handles them.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices of intended applications for private bills) was previously published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists the office to contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C), and provides a phone number 613‑992‑9511.
• Names Eric Janse as Clerk of the House of Commons in the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or groups who want Parliament to consider a private bill (for example, an organization or individual seeking a law that applies only to them).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Parliamentary or legal advisers who help prepare private bill applications.
• If it’s unclear who is affected, the notice directs those interested to contact the office listed.

Why it matters#

• If you want Parliament to consider a private bill, this notice points you to the relevant rule (Standing Order 130) and tells you where to get guidance.
• For most people this is routine and has no immediate effect. It mainly matters to people and organizations trying to start the private-bill process.