Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This item is a short House of Commons notice in Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 155, Number 29 published on July 17, 2021. It says that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on September 19, 2020, and gives contact details for the office that handles those notices.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130—the rule about notices for intended applications for private bills—was published in the Gazette on September 19, 2020.
• Points people to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and lists its location and phone contact.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who want to introduce or support private bills.
• Individuals, businesses, charities or lawyers preparing or considering an application for a private bill.
• The notice is posted by the House of Commons; if it’s unclear who should act or how, the Private Members’ Business Office is the listed contact.

Why it matters#

• If you or your organization are planning a private bill, this confirms where the formal notice rules (Standing Order 130) were published and where to get guidance.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative notice that doesn’t change law by itself.
• For questions the notice lists the contact: Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511 (signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons).