Reminder: Standing Order 130 for Private Bills

Summary#

This notice from Canada Gazette, Part I records a House of Commons reference to Standing Order 130 about notices for intended private-bill applications. It points readers to the rule (which was published previously on November 20, 2021) and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Directs people to contact the Private Members’ Business Office for more information.
• Is a routine, informational entry from the House of Commons; it does not itself change the rules.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill (for example, organizations wanting a law that affects only them).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private-bill requests.
• Parliamentary clerks and anyone who needs to follow the procedural rule in Standing Order 130.
• For others, the notice has no practical impact.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill, this tells you where the relevant rule is and where to get help.
• For most people, it is an administrative update with no direct effect on daily life.
• For applicants and parliamentary staff, it clarifies the current published source to consult.

For more information, the notice lists the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa) and phone 613-992-9511; the entry is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.