Standing Order 130 Notice on Private Bills

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice saying that Standing Order 130 (the rule about notices for intended private-bill applications) was previously published in the Canada Gazette. The item appeared in Canada Gazette, Part I on March 6, 2021, and it notes the original publication of the standing order on September 19, 2020. The notice gives a contact point at the Private Members' Business Office and is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

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

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to sponsor or make a private-bill application.
• Individuals, community groups, municipalities, businesses, or other bodies that might seek a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who handle private members’ business and those advising potential sponsors.
  If it’s unclear whether this applies to you, contact the Private Members' Business Office listed above.

Why it matters#

• It points people to the official rule on how to give notice before asking Parliament for a private bill.
• That matters for anyone planning to start a private-bill process, because following notice rules is a required early step.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative notice rather than a new policy change.