Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

On August 26, 2023, the House of Commons published a short notice saying that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was previously published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021. The notice gives a contact for the Private Members’ Business Office 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.
• Lists contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511) and is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to bring forward or manage private bills.
• Parliamentary staff who handle private-bill notices.
• Individuals or organizations thinking about seeking a private bill.
• It is unclear from this short notice whether any substantive change to the rules was made; the item mainly points readers to the previously published Standing Order and a contact office.

Why it matters#

• If you are involved in a private bill, this tells you where the formal notice of the relevant Standing Order was published and who to contact for details.
• For most people, this is a routine administrative update with no direct impact unless you are preparing or handling a private bill.