Standing Order 130 and Electors Determination

Summary#

This issue of Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 34 (published August 24, 2024) lists short parliamentary notices from the House of Commons. It points readers to a standing order about private bills and notes that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer published a Canada Elections Act determination of the number of electors on August 16, 2024.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier — the Gazette entry cites its original publication on November 20, 2021.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (room and phone number) for anyone who needs more information about private-bill notices.
• States that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer published a “Determination of number of electors” as Extra Vol. 158, No. 7 (PDF) on August 16, 2024. The Gazette item does not include the content of that determination in this short notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament or anyone planning to apply for a private bill will be the main audience for the Standing Order 130 notice and the contact information.
• Elections officials and people interested in electoral data may care about the Canada Elections Act determination, but the Gazette entry here does not say what changed or who exactly is affected.
• The general public is mostly being informed; there is no new rule or regulation included in this short entry.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill, this points you to the relevant standing order and where to get help or instructions from the Private Members’ Business Office.
• A “determination of number of electors” can affect electoral planning, resource allocation, or constituency information, but this notice does not give details — you would need to open the referenced Extra Vol. 158, No. 7 (PDF) or contact Elections Canada for specifics.
• Overall, the item is an administrative update and a pointer to documents and contacts rather than a substantive policy announcement.