Notice Rule for Private Bills Published

Summary#

A short notice from the House of Commons says that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021. The notice appears in the Canada Gazette issue dated April 23, 2022 and gives a contact for more information.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 — the rule about giving notice when someone intends to apply for a private bill — was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a contact for details: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa) and a phone number.
• The notice is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People, groups, or their representatives who plan to apply for a private bill in Parliament.
• Parliamentary staff and anyone needing the formal notice rules for private-bill applications.
• If it is unclear whether a specific person or organization is covered, they should contact the Private Members’ Business Office for clarification.

Why it matters#

• If you want to bring a private bill (a law that affects a specific person or organization), you need to follow the notice rules in Standing Order 130.
• This item is a routine, administrative publication that points applicants to the official rule and a contact point for questions.