Notices for Private Bills (Standing Order 130)

Summary#

This is a short notice in the Canada Gazette, Part I saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published on November 20, 2021. It points people to the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons for more information.

What it does#

• Records that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published on November 20, 2021.
• Gives a contact for more information: Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• The notice is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private bills or intend to introduce them.
• Individuals, groups, or organizations thinking of asking for a private bill through Parliament.
• The Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, which handles related inquiries.

If it’s unclear who is affected in a specific case, the notice directs you to contact the office listed above.

Why it matters#

• This is a routine administrative notice that confirms where and when a rule about private-bill notices was published.
• It matters to anyone planning or processing private bills because it points to the official rule and where to get help or clarification.