Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

On August 9, 2025, the Canada Gazette published a short House of Commons notice saying that Standing Order 130 — about notices of intended applications for private bills — had already been published in the Gazette on May 24, 2025. The notice gives contact details for the office that handles private members’ business.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025.
• Provides contact information for the office handling private bills: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private bills.
• Individuals or organizations considering asking an MP to introduce a private bill.
• Parliamentary clerks and others who track procedural notices.
• It is unclear from the notice whether anyone beyond these groups is affected.

Why it matters#

• This is mainly an administrative notice.
• It points people to the standing order and to the office to contact if they plan to seek a private bill.
• If you are thinking about a private bill, this tells you where to get the official rules and who to call for more information.