Part INoticeVolume 159, Number 37Published: September 13, 2025
Pierre Poilievre Elected in Battle River—Crowfoot
Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 159, Number 37: PARLIAMENT
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Key facts
- Published
- September 13, 2025
- Comment deadline
- Unclear
- Effective date
- September 2, 2025
Summary#
This Canada Gazette notice records two routine House of Commons items. It notes publication of Standing Order 130 about private-bill notices, and it confirms that under the Canada Elections Act the official return of an August 18, 2025 by‑election was received, declaring Pierre Poilievre elected in Battle River—Crowfoot with the return received on September 2, 2025.
What it does#
- Notes that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for private bills) was published in the Gazette on May 24, 2025, and provides contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office.
- Records the formal return under the Canada Elections Act for the by‑election held on August 18, 2025, showing Pierre Poilievre as the elected member for Battle River—Crowfoot, with the return received by the Chief Electoral Officer on September 2, 2025.
Who's affected#
- Residents and voters of Battle River—Crowfoot — their representation in the House of Commons is the direct outcome.
- Members and staff who deal with private bills and notices, who may refer to Standing Order 130 and the Private Members’ Business Office for guidance.
- The House of Commons generally, because the Gazette entry updates the official public record of its membership.
Why it matters#
- The notice makes the by‑election result an official public record, which is how an elected MP’s status is confirmed for parliamentary business.
- For people in Battle River—Crowfoot, it means they have a named representative in the House of Commons again.
- The Standing Order note is mainly administrative but matters to anyone planning or tracking private‑bill activity in Parliament.
Key topics
Canada Elections ActStanding Order 130Pierre PoilievreBattle River—CrowfootStéphane PerraultOffice of the Chief Electoral OfficerPrivate Members’ Business OfficeHouse of Commonsby-electionelection returnparliamentary membershipprivate billsparliamentary procedure
Source: Canada Gazette