Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice in the Canada Gazette, Part I, published April 1, 2023. It says that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on November 20, 2021, and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone: 613‑992‑9511) for anyone who wants more information.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations planning to apply for a private bill to the House of Commons.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Others who want official guidance about notices for private-bill applications (the notice points them to the Private Members’ Business Office).

Why it matters#

• It’s an informational, routine notice telling interested parties where the relevant standing order was published and who to contact for details.
• If you plan to seek a private bill, this points you to the rule (Standing Order 130) and a contact that can explain how notices should be handled.