Standing Order 130: Private-Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice in the Canada Gazette about private bills. It records that Standing Order 130 on notices of intended applications for private bills was previously published and gives a contact for more information. The item was published on April 3, 2021.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 respecting notices of intended applications for private bills was published in the Canada Gazette on September 19, 2020.
• Gives a contact point for more information: the Private Members' Business Office, House of Commons (office location and phone number are listed in the original notice).
• Is signed by Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who want to introduce or track private bills.
• Parliamentary staff who handle private members’ business.
• Members of the public or organizations watching private-bill activity.
  If it’s unclear whether you’re affected, the notice directs you to the contact listed.

Why it matters#

• It points to where the rules on notifying intended private-bill applications are published.
• It provides a clear contact for questions, so people who want to submit or follow private bills know where to get official guidance.
• Otherwise, this is a routine administrative notice with no immediate policy change for the general public.