Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry notes the publication of Standing Order 130 about notices for intended applications for private bills. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons. The standing order was previously published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021.

What it does#

• Records that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices for intended private-bill applications) appears in the Canada Gazette.
• Provides contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa) and a phone number for questions.
• Identifies Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who posted the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament, especially private members, who want to apply for a private bill.
• Organizations or individuals planning to ask Parliament for a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who handle private members’ business.
  If it’s unclear whether this applies to you, the notice points to the office listed for clarification.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill, Standing Order 130 explains how to give the required notice and whom to contact.
• For most people this is an administrative update with no immediate change to public policy. It matters mainly to those directly involved in preparing or filing private-bill applications.