Standing Order 130 — Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short Parliamentary notice in the Canada Gazette (Part I) that points readers to Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills. It notes that that standing order was published earlier on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for the office that handles private members’ business. The Gazette entry appeared on April 13, 2024.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (about notices for intended private-bill applications) is available and was published on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (address and phone number are listed in the notice).
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who signed the notice.

This item is a routine informational notice. It does not announce a new law or a change to the standing order itself.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament handling private members’ business.
• Individuals, companies, municipalities, charities, universities, or other organizations considering asking Parliament for a private bill.
• The broader public only insofar as private bills can affect specific communities or entities.

If the notice is unclear about who should act, the Private Members’ Business Office is the listed contact for clarification.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are how Parliament can grant relief or specific powers to a particular person or organization (for example, property, corporate, or local matters). This notice points people to the rule that explains how to give formal notice of such an application.
• If you or your organization are planning to seek a private bill, this notice tells you where to find the relevant standing order and whom to contact for next steps.
• For most Canadians, this is an administrative update with no immediate impact.