Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This notice says that Standing Order 130, which deals with notices of intended applications for private bills in the House of Commons, was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025. The short item gives a contact for more information and was itself published on October 10, 2026.

What it does#

• Points readers to the prior publication of Standing Order 130 about how notices of intended private-bill applications are handled.
• Provides contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; 613‑992‑9511) for anyone who needs more information.
• Names Eric Janse as Clerk of the House of Commons on the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of seeking a private bill (for example, individuals, companies, charities, municipalities) and the Members of Parliament who would sponsor them.
• Parliamentary staff who manage private-bill notices.
• The source itself is brief, so it’s not fully clear if any other groups are directly affected.

Why it matters#

• If you or your organization is considering asking Parliament for a private bill, this tells you which House of Commons rule to read (Standing Order 130) and where to get more information.
• For most people the item is administrative and routine; it mainly matters to those preparing or tracking private-bill applications.