Standing Order 130 — Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (Part I) published August 10, 2024 notes that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021. It gives contact details for more information at the Private Members’ Business Office of the House of Commons and is signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House.

What it does#

• Says that Standing Order 130 respecting notices for intended private-bill applications was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Shows the notice was issued by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle or plan private bills.
• Individuals or organizations considering asking an MP to introduce a private bill.
• The general public only insofar as they may need to contact the office for information about private-bill procedures.

Why it matters#

• It points people to the official rule (Standing Order 130) and the office to contact if they want to start or learn about a private bill.
• This is mainly an administrative notice; it doesn’t itself change policy or create new rights, but it helps anyone trying to use the private-bill process.