Standing Order 130: Notices for Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short parliamentary notice saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 24, 2025. It gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Records that Standing Order 130 (respecting notices of intended applications for private bills) appeared in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 24, 2025.
• Provides contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office:
  • Address: West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
  • Phone: 613‑992‑9511
• Shows the notice was issued by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who prepare or support private bills.
• Individuals, community groups, or businesses that want a private bill introduced in the House of Commons.
• Parliamentary clerks and legal advisers who handle private-bill procedure.
• If it is unclear whether you are affected, contact the Private Members’ Business Office at the details above.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill, this points you to the relevant standing order and the office that handles notices and guidance.
• For most Canadians, this is an internal parliamentary administrative notice with limited direct impact.
• It helps ensure the rules for notifying intended private-bill applications are publicly available and traceable.