Standing Order 130: Private-bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (published October 4, 2025) notes that Standing Order 130 — the House rule about notices of intended applications for private bills — was published in the Gazette on May 24, 2025. It also gives a contact point for anyone who wants more information.

What it does#

• States that Standing Order 130 on notices for private-bill applications has been published in the Canada Gazette.
• Lists the contact for further information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and the telephone number 613‑992‑9511.
• Records the name of the official who signed the notice: Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament (MPs) and their staff who deal with private bills.
• People, companies, organizations, or other groups considering asking for a private bill.
• Lawyers or consultants who help prepare private-bill applications.
• The general public, if a private bill could affect them — for example, when a private bill would change rights, liabilities, or local public services.

Why it matters#

• It tells anyone thinking about a private bill where to find the House rule and who to contact for guidance.
• That matters in practice because private bills follow different steps than public laws; knowing the rule and the office to contact is the first step to starting or responding to a private-bill process.
• The notice is mainly informational and routine.