Standing Order 130 on Private Bills

Summary#

This notice, published in the Canada Gazette on June 28, 2025, records that Standing Order 130 of the House of Commons — about notices of intended applications for private bills — was published earlier on May 24, 2025. It is a short, routine announcement and includes contact details for people seeking more information.

What it does#

• Announces the publication of Standing Order 130, which covers the rules for giving notice when someone plans to apply for a private bill.
• Gives contact information for the office that handles private members’ business: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who signed the notice.

Who's affected#

• Individuals or organizations that may want to seek a private bill (laws that apply to specific people or groups).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private members’ business.
• Parliamentary office staff who manage notices and applications for private bills.

If it is unclear whether this affects you, contact the Private Members’ Business Office at the phone number above.

Why it matters#

• It lets people who plan to ask Parliament for a private bill know where to find the standing order and whom to contact.
• It is mainly an administrative, transparency-focused step. It does not itself change law or set a new policy.