Standing Order 130 — Private Bills

Summary#

The Canada Gazette, Part I published a short House of Commons notice about Standing Order 130 on January 10, 2026. The notice says that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on May 24, 2025, and gives contact details for the parliamentary office that handles private-bill business.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (respecting notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025.
• Lists contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa) and a phone number for enquiries.
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who signed the notice.
• Does not set out new rules in the Gazette item itself; it records and points to the existing standing order and where to get more information.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who plan to introduce or support private bills.
• Organizations or individuals who want a private bill introduced on their behalf.
• Parliamentary clerks and staff who handle private-member business.
• The general public is unlikely to notice any immediate change from this short administrative notice.

Why it matters#

• If you or your group need a private bill, this tells you which House rule governs notices of intent and where to get help (the Private Members’ Business Office).
• It’s mainly an administrative transparency step: it records the standing order’s publication and gives contact information so interested parties can follow the correct procedures.