Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This notice says that the House of Commons’ Standing Order 130 (rules about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025. It directs readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official on the item.

What it does#

• Records that Standing Order 130 — the rule about giving notice when someone plans to apply for a private bill in the House of Commons — was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Provides a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Identifies Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official named on the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament (MPs) who want to introduce private bills.
• Individuals, businesses, charities or other groups that may ask an MP to sponsor a private bill.
• House of Commons staff who handle private bills and related notices.
• If it’s unclear who else is affected, the notice itself does not add further details.

Why it matters#

• If you intend to pursue a private bill, this confirms the formal rule about giving notice is on the public record and tells you where to get guidance.
• It’s mainly an administrative step that improves transparency about parliamentary procedure for private bills.