Standing Order 130 — Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This short House of Commons notice points readers to rules about notices for intended applications for private bills. It notes that Standing Order 130 on this topic was published earlier and gives contact details for the office that handles private members’ business. The notice is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (room and phone number are provided in the original notice).
• Presents the item as an administrative parliamentary notice rather than a new law or policy.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament or their staff who want to start or track a private bill.
• People or groups planning to apply for a private bill or follow private-bill activity.
• Parliamentary procedure watchers, journalists, and legal advisers who monitor private members’ business.

Why it matters#

• If you want to file or learn about a private bill, this tells you where to get the official procedural information and whom to contact.
• The notice itself does not change rules; it points back to an existing standing order and provides contact details for practical help.