Private Bill Notice Rules

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice (Part I, Vol. 158, No. 27, dated July 6, 2024) points readers to the rules for filing private bills in the House of Commons. It notes that Standing Order 130 about notices of intended applications for private bills was published earlier on November 20, 2021, and gives contact details for questions.

What it does#

• Reminds the public that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices for private bills) has been published.
• Provides contact information for the office that handles private bill applications: the Private Members’ Business Office, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, 613‑992‑9511.
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official signing the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament and their staff who plan to introduce or support a private bill.
• Individuals, companies, or organizations thinking of asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Parliamentary clerks and legal advisors who help prepare private-bill paperwork.
• The general public is unlikely to be affected unless they are directly involved in a private bill.

Why it matters#

• If you want Parliament to consider a private bill, these rules tell you how to give the required notice.
• The notice points to the right office and contact details so applicants can get accurate, official guidance.
• This is mainly an administrative reminder; it does not itself change the law or create new public obligations.