Standing Order 130: Private-bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice in the Canada Gazette published on October 7, 2023 about private bills. It says that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices of intended applications for private bills) was previously published on November 20, 2021, and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Points readers to the existing Standing Order 130 about notices for intended private-bill applications.
• Notes that that standing order was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa) and a phone number for questions.
• Signs the notice as from Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of applying for a private bill in Parliament (for example, private members, organizations, or their lawyers).
• Anyone who needs the rules on how to give notice of an intended private-bill application.
• If it is unclear who exactly is affected beyond that, the notice itself does not say.

Why it matters#

• It tells people where to find the specific rule (Standing Order 130) on how to give notice for private-bill applications.
• It gives a clear contact (the Private Members’ Business Office) for practical questions, which is useful for anyone preparing to pursue a private bill.
• Otherwise, this is a routine parliamentary notice and does not change public policy or create new rights or obligations by itself.