Standing Order 130: Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This is a short notice in the Canada Gazette (Part I, July 18, 2020) about Standing Order 130, which deals with notices for intended applications for private bills. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons for more information.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 was published in the Canada Gazette on November 30, 2019.
• Lists a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Shows the notice is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who want to introduce or support private bills.
• Individuals, organizations, or businesses that might seek a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who administer private members’ business.
  If it’s unclear whether this applies to you, the notice points to the office above for clarification.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to apply for a private bill, Standing Order 130 sets out the required notice steps you must follow.
• The notice tells you where to find the standing order and who to contact for details.
• For most people this is routine administrative information with no immediate public effect.