Standing Order 130: Private-Bill Notices

Summary#

This is a short House of Commons notice about Standing Order 130 on how notices for intended private-bill applications are handled. It points readers to an earlier publication on November 20, 2021 and gives contact details for the office that handles private members’ business.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021.
• Lists where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, 613‑992‑9511.
• Is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons (the notice is administrative rather than a new law).

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who want to introduce a private bill.
• Individuals or organizations that might seek a private bill (for example, to change a single corporation’s or group’s legal status).
• Parliamentary staff who manage private-bill procedures.
  If you’re not involved in private bills, this notice is unlikely to affect you.

Why it matters#

• It confirms where to find and how to follow the House’s rules for starting a private-bill application.
• If you plan to request a private bill, the notice tells you which office to contact and gives the specific address and phone number to get guidance.
• For most Canadians this is a routine administrative detail; for private-bill applicants it is a practical pointer to the correct procedure and contact.