Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and gives contact details.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 respecting notices for private-bill applications was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025.
• Lists where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Identifies Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the signatory on the notice.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill (for example, organizations seeking a specific change in law that applies only to them).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Other readers only interested in Parliament’s internal procedures will likely not be affected.

Why it matters#

• It tells potential private-bill applicants where to find the rules and whom to contact to start the process.
• This is a routine administrative publication, not a new law or policy change.