Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This item in Canada Gazette, Part I (published January 29, 2022) notes that Standing Order 130 — the rule about notices of intended applications for private bills — was previously published on November 20, 2021. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office at the House of Commons for more information.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (about notices for intended private-bill applications) appeared in the Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone: 613‑992‑9511).
• Is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the source of the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bill applications.
• Individuals, companies, or organizations thinking of asking Parliament for a private bill (the notice tells them where to get guidance).
• If it’s unclear who else might be affected, the Gazette item itself does not list additional groups.

Why it matters#

• It points people to an official place to get information about applying for private bills.
• Private bills are the route for specific, named requests to Parliament; publishing the related standing order and contact info helps make that process clearer and more accessible.