Standing Order 130 on Private Bills

Summary#

This House of Commons notice, published in Canada Gazette, Part I on September 6, 2025, says that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published earlier on May 24, 2025. It points readers to the office to contact for more information.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (respecting notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone: 613‑992‑9511) for anyone who needs more information.
• Lists Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official signing the notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who deal with private bills.
• Individuals, groups, or organizations thinking about asking Parliament for a private bill.
• Parliamentary staff who handle notices and private-bill procedures.
• It is unclear from the notice whether this changes any substantive rules; it mainly points to the published standing order and where to ask questions.

Why it matters#

• People planning to submit or support a private bill need to know the procedural rule and where to get guidance.
• The notice is mainly administrative: it confirms publication and provides a point of contact, rather than announcing a new policy change.