Standing Order 130 — Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice saying that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. The notice gives contact details for the office that handles private-bill requests and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Announces the publication of Standing Order 130 about notices of intended applications for private bills (published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025).
• Lists where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Identifies Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who signed the notice.
• The Gazette page itself is dated September 20, 2025.

Who's affected#

• People, groups or organizations thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private bills.
• Lawyers, parliamentary agents, or advisers who help clients prepare private-bill applications.
• If it’s unclear who exactly is covered by the rules, the notice points to the Private Members’ Business Office for details.

Why it matters#

• Private bills let Parliament make decisions that apply to specific people or organizations rather than the whole public.
• This notice tells potential applicants where to find the relevant rule (Standing Order 130) and who to contact to start the process.
• For most people this is a routine administrative step with limited public impact, but it matters to anyone planning to pursue a private bill.