Standing Order 130 on Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021. It gives contact information for the office people should use for questions about private bills.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices for intended private-bill applications) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a contact for more information: Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, 613‑992‑9511.
• Shows the notice comes from Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about applying for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Lawyers, consultants, and organizations that assist with private-bill applications.
• The source is an administrative notice; it does not give new eligibility rules or fees, so it may not affect the general public.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to seek a private bill (a law that applies to a specific person or organization), this tells you where to find the relevant standing order and who to contact.
• It’s mainly an administrative update that helps applicants and parliamentary staff follow the correct procedure.