Private Bill Notice Rules — Standing Order 130

Summary#

This is a short notice from the House of Commons that says Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. The notice gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons. The Gazette item itself is dated October 4, 2025.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 (respecting notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Lists a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa) and a phone number for inquiries.
• Identifies Eric Janse as the Clerk of the House of Commons who issued the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• People, groups, or organizations thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill (they may need to follow the notices described by the Standing Order).
• Parliamentary clerks and officials who manage private bill procedures.
• Most members of the public will not be affected unless they are involved with or tracking a private bill.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to introduce or monitor a private bill, this points you to the official rule on how notices must be given and tells you who to contact for details.
• The Gazette notice itself does not include the full text of the Standing Order, so you would need to contact the office named to see the exact rules and any deadlines.
• This is a routine parliamentary publication; it mainly helps people who need to follow or use the private-bill process.