Standing Order 130 Published

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice says that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Gazette on May 24, 2025. It gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons if anyone needs more information.

What it does#

• Announces the publication of Standing Order 130 in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Lists a contact point: Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, 613‑992‑9511.
• Signs the notice with Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

The notice itself does not include the text of the standing order or say whether the rule has changed from previous practice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who handle or sponsor private bills.
• Individuals, groups, or companies planning to ask Parliament for a private bill (for example, to change an organization’s legal status or settle a specific legal claim).
• Parliamentary staff and lawyers who prepare private-bill applications.

If you are not involved in private-bill work, this notice is unlikely to affect you.

Why it matters#

• Publication in the Canada Gazette is a formal step that makes the existence of the standing order public.
• If you plan to apply for a private bill, the notice points you to where to get the rules and how to contact the office that handles those applications.
• The notice is mainly administrative; it does not itself explain the rules or say whether anything has changed. If you need details, contact the Private Members’ Business Office at 613‑992‑9511.