Standing Order 130 on Private Bills

Summary#

This notice in the Canada Gazette records a routine House of Commons entry about private bills. It says Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office; the Gazette item itself was published on April 13, 2024.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (address and phone number) for anyone who needs more information.
• Shows the notice was signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations thinking of asking for a private bill in Parliament.
• Members of Parliament or their staff who handle private members’ business.
• For most of the public this is an administrative notice and will have no immediate effect.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to apply for a private bill, this points you to the rule that governs notices and where to get help.
• Otherwise, it’s mainly a procedural update confirming the Standing Order’s publication and contact details; it doesn’t change policy or create new obligations for the general public.