Private Bill Notice Rules (Standing Order 130)

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice published in the Canada Gazette on May 18, 2024 about private bills. It points readers to the earlier publication of Standing Order 130 on November 20, 2021 and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa) for anyone wanting more information.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament or private members who want to apply for a private bill.
• Organizations or individuals thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who handle private members’ business.
• The general public is unlikely to be affected unless they are involved in a private bill application.

Why it matters#

• It tells people where to find the standing order that sets out how to give notice for a private bill.
• It gives a clear contact point if you are planning or advising someone planning to apply for a private bill.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative notice rather than a new policy or deadline.