Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

The House of Commons published a short notice in the Canada Gazette on August 30, 2025 about Standing Order 130, which deals with notices of intended applications for private bills. It points readers to the office to contact for more information and lists an address and phone number.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was previously published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and the phone number 613‑992‑9511 for anyone who needs more information.
• Signs the notice with Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about applying for a private bill in Parliament.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private-bill applications.
• Lawyers, lobbyists, community organizations, or institutions that use private bills to get specific changes that affect them.
• If it’s unclear who exactly is affected by a particular private bill, the notice itself does not clarify that.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to pursue a private bill, this tells you which rule applies (Standing Order 130) and where to get guidance or next steps.
• It’s a routine administrative notice, so it mainly matters to people directly involved in preparing or submitting private-bill applications rather than the general public.