Standing Order 130 and Elector Notice

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (Part I, published March 2, 2024) lists short notices from Parliament. It reminds readers that Standing Order 130 on notices for private bills was previously published and gives a contact for questions, and it notes that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer published a Canada Elections Act notice about the determination of the number of electors (published as Extra Vol. 158, No. 2 on February 26, 2024).

What it does#

• Restates that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Gazette on November 20, 2021 and points people to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information. It lists the office address and phone number (613‑992‑9511).
• Notes that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer issued a Canada Elections Act notice about the determination of the number of electors; that notice appears as Extra Vol. 158, No. 2 (published February 26, 2024). The Gazette item itself does not give the elector numbers.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament, their staff, and anyone planning to apply for a private bill who need to follow Standing Order 130 or who may need the contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office.
• Election administrators, political parties, and others who track voter lists or election planning may want the elector-count notice from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.
• The broader public may be indirectly affected, but the Gazette entry does not include details about changes to elector counts or specific impacts.

Why it matters#

• If you are seeking to introduce a private bill, this points you to the official rule (Standing Order 130) and the office to contact. That helps with the practical steps for private-member legislation.
• The elector-count notice is part of official election administration. Knowing that a determination was published tells election officials and stakeholders that updated elector information exists, even though this Gazette entry does not show the actual numbers.