Standing Order 130 Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I. The Gazette item is dated October 29, 2022 and refers to the earlier publication of the standing order on November 20, 2021.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Gives 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).
• Signs and records the notice under Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Individuals, businesses, or organizations thinking of asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Legal or advisory firms that help prepare notices or applications for private bills.
• If it’s unclear whether you’re affected, contact the Private Members’ Business Office listed above.

Why it matters#

• It points people to the official standing order that sets out how notices for private bills should be handled.
• For anyone planning to seek a private bill, the notice gives the authoritative source and where to get help.
• For most members of the public this is a routine administrative update with no direct impact.