Standing Order 130: Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This is a short notice from the House of Commons saying that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette earlier, on May 24, 2025. The notice gives a contact for more information: the Private Members’ Business Office and the Clerk of the House, Eric Janse.

What it does#

• Records that Standing Order 130 was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 24, 2025.
• Lists where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; 613‑992‑9511) and the Clerk, Eric Janse.
• Does not describe the text of the standing order itself in this notice.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about asking for a private bill.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Lawyers or advisers who help clients with private-bill applications.
• If it’s unclear who else is affected, the notice points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for details.

Why it matters#

• If you plan to apply for a private bill, this confirms where the official notice about application rules was published and who to contact for guidance.
• For most people this is a routine administrative update with no immediate public impact beyond helping potential applicants and MPs find the right information.