Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette item notes that the House of Commons published Standing Order 130 about notices of intended applications for private bills in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. The notice appears again in the Gazette issue dated January 10, 2026 and points readers to the office that handles private members’ business.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices for private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025.
• Provides contact details for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who plan to introduce private bills or who handle private-members’ business.
• People, groups or organizations considering asking an MP to propose a private bill.
• The notice is administrative; it likely has little direct impact on the general public.

Why it matters#

• It tells those interested in private bills where to find the official rule (Standing Order 130) and whom to contact for details.
• For MPs and applicants, this is a practical reference about how to give notice when preparing a private bill.