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 previously published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021. It gives a contact for people who need more information. The Gazette entry itself is dated December 21, 2024.

What it does#

• States that Standing Order 130 respecting notices for intended private-bill applications was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a contact point for questions: the Private Members' Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or organizations thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private-bill applications.
• Others (lawyers, groups, or businesses) who advise or represent applicants for private bills.

Why it matters#

• If you want Parliament to consider a private law for a specific person, organization, or situation, Standing Order 130 sets out the notice rules you need to follow.
• This notice is mainly administrative: it points to where the standing order was published and who to contact for guidance.