Private-Bill Notices (Standing Order 130)

Summary#

This is a short parliamentary notice published in the Canada Gazette on November 14, 2020. It says that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on September 19, 2020, and gives contact details for the office that handles private-bill business.

What it does#

• Announces the publication of Standing Order 130 on September 19, 2020 in the Canada Gazette.
• Points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office (address and phone number are provided) for more information about notices for private bills.
• Notes the notice was issued by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups planning to apply for a private bill in Parliament (often businesses, municipalities, associations, or individuals).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who deal with private members’ business.
• The general public is unlikely to be affected unless they are involved in or watching a specific private-bill application.

If it’s unclear whether a particular situation counts as a private-bill application, the Private Members’ Business Office is listed as the contact.

Why it matters#

• It’s mainly an administrative update that tells interested parties where to find the rules and whom to contact about private-bill notices.
• For anyone preparing a private-bill application, this confirms the relevant House rule (Standing Order 130) has been published and provides a direct office to ask about next steps.