Standing Order 130: Private Bills Notice

Summary#

The Canada Gazette published a House of Commons notice on October 31, 2020 saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier, on September 19, 2020. The notice points readers to the House of Commons office to get more information.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 — the rule on how notices of intended applications for private bills are handled — was published in the Canada Gazette on September 19, 2020.
• Gives a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and a phone number (613‑992‑9511).
• Names Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who signed the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to submit or manage private bills.
• Individuals, groups, or businesses that want a private bill introduced in Parliament.
• Parliamentary staff and advisers who handle private bill procedures.
• It is unclear whether the notice changes any substantive rules; it appears to be an announcement of publication rather than a new policy.

Why it matters#

• If you want Parliament to consider a private bill, this notice confirms where the formal rules about giving notice are published and who to contact for guidance.
• For most people, this is a routine administrative update with no immediate public impact. It primarily matters to people actively preparing or sponsoring private bills.