Standing Order 130 Private-Bill Notice

Summary#

This item in the Canada Gazette notes that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on May 24, 2025. The notice, printed in the Gazette issue of November 8, 2025, gives contact details for the office that handles private-bill matters in the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Says that Standing Order 130, respecting notices of intended applications for private bills, was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Provides contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone: 613‑992‑9511).
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.
• The Gazette notice does not include the full text of the Standing Order in this item.

Who's affected#

• Private members of Parliament and their staff who handle private-bill applications.
• Individuals, groups, or organizations thinking of asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who track or administer rules about private bills.
• It is unclear from this short notice whether there are any new procedural changes beyond the publication itself.

Why it matters#

• If you or your organization wants Parliament to consider a private bill, this points to the rule (Standing Order 130) that governs how notices of intended applications are handled and tells you where to get more information.
• For most people this is routine administrative information. It mainly matters to those directly involved in applying for or processing private bills.