Private Bill Notice: Standing Order 130

Summary#

This is a short parliamentary notice from the House of Commons published on April 1, 2023. It says that Standing Order 130 (about giving notice for intended applications for private bills) was published previously in the Canada Gazette 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 Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a point of contact: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and a phone number for inquiries.
• Identifies Eric Janse as the Acting Clerk of the House of Commons who signed the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations planning to introduce or support a private bill before the House of Commons.
• Parliamentary staff and advisers who handle private bill procedures.
• The broader public is unlikely to notice any direct effect unless they are involved in or monitoring a private bill.

Why it matters#

• It reminds anyone thinking about a private bill where to find the relevant standing order and who to contact for guidance.
• For groups or individuals seeking a law specific to them (a private bill), this points to the procedural rule they must follow to give notice.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative publication with limited impact on everyday life.