Standing Order 130: Private‑Bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette, Part I entry notes that Standing Order 130 of the House of Commons — which deals with notices for intended private bills — was published in the Gazette on September 19, 2020. The Gazette item itself is dated April 24, 2021 and points readers to the parliamentary office that handles private‑bill matters.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in Canada Gazette, Part I on September 19, 2020.
• Gives a contact for more information: the Private Members' Business Office (address: West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone: 613‑992‑9511).
• Shows the notice was signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of applying for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private‑bill applications.
• Parliamentary administrative staff who manage notices and records.
• The notice does not explain the content of the standing order itself, so anyone wanting details will need to contact the office listed.

Why it matters#

• It makes the rule about private‑bill notices a matter of public record and tells potential applicants where to get help.
• For anyone planning to pursue a private bill, this points to the office and contact details they should use.
• Otherwise, this is a routine parliamentary notice with no new policy details included in the item itself.