Standing Order 130 — Private Bills

Summary#

This House of Commons notice points readers to rules about private bills and where to get more information. It notes that Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills was previously published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021. The entry appeared in the Canada Gazette on May 18, 2024 and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office and Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (rules about giving notice for private bills) was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa), including the phone number 613‑992‑9511.
• Identifies Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who signed the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who plan to introduce or manage private bills.
• Individuals, businesses, community groups, or other organizations considering applying for a private bill.
• The general public interested in private members’ business (the notice is mostly administrative, so broader public impact is limited).

Why it matters#

• It tells people where to find the rule (Standing Order 130) and whom to contact if they want to apply for a private bill.
• For anyone planning private legislation or tracking private members’ business, this is a practical reference point for next steps.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative notice with no immediate policy change or broad public effect.