Standing Order 130: Private-Bill Notices

Summary#

This notice (published December 12, 2020) tells readers that Standing Order 130 — which deals with notices for intended applications for private bills — was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on September 19, 2020. It also gives a contact at the Private Members’ Business Office for anyone who wants more information.

What it does#

• States that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on September 19, 2020.
• 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.
• Signs the notice with Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private bills.
• People or organizations planning to apply for a private bill or who follow private-bill notices.
• Parliamentary office staff who manage notices and filings.
• It is not clear from this short notice whether any other groups are affected.

Why it matters#

• Publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I is a public step that makes the new or updated standing order officially available to the public.
• Anyone who needs to give or respond to a notice about a private bill now has the reference (Standing Order 130) and a contact to ask questions.
• The item appears to be a routine administrative update rather than a new policy change.