Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short parliamentary notice saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021. It points readers to the office to contact for more information.

What it does#

• Confirms publication of Standing Order 130 regarding how notices for intended private-bill applications are handled.
• Gives a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office in the House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups who want to apply for a private bill (a law that would apply to a specific person, group, or organization).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private-bill requests.
• It is not clear from the notice whether any other groups are directly affected.

Why it matters#

• If you or your organization might seek a private bill, this tells you which rule to look at (Standing Order 130) and where to get practical help.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative notice with no immediate, broad public impact.