Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (published February 27, 2021) notes that Standing Order 130 — the House of Commons rule about notices for intended applications for private bills — was previously published in Canada Gazette, Part I on September 19, 2020. It points readers to the Private Members' Business Office for more information and lists contact details.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on September 19, 2020.
• Gives a contact for inquiries: the Private Members' Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Signs off with the name of the Clerk: Charles Robert.

Who's affected#

• People or groups planning to apply for a private bill (individuals, companies, organizations).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Legal advisers or advocates who help draft or submit private bill applications.
• If it’s unclear who else might be affected, the notice itself does not say more.

Why it matters#

• Private bills are special proposals that affect specific people or organizations rather than the whole public. Publishing the standing order and contact details makes the process more transparent.
• Anyone thinking about seeking a private bill now knows where to get official information and who to contact.