Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short Parliament notice published in the Canada Gazette on January 20, 2024 that repeats information about how to give notice for private bills. It points readers to Standing Order 130 and to the office to contact for more details.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on November 20, 2021.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office in the House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6) and a phone number (613‑992‑9511) for anyone who needs more information.
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official signing the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who want to introduce a private bill.
• Individuals, businesses, non-profits, or other groups planning to seek private legislation through Parliament.
• Parliamentary staff who handle private members’ business.
• For the general public, the notice has no direct effect unless you are involved in a private-bill application.

Why it matters#

• If you or your organization plans to ask Parliament for a law that applies to a specific person or group (a private bill), this tells you where to find the relevant standing order and who to contact for the required notice.
• For most people this is a routine administrative update with no broader public impact.