Standing Order 130 — Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice (Part I, Vol. 158, No. 40) published October 5, 2024 points readers to Standing Order 130 about notices of intended applications for private bills. It notes that that standing order was previously published on November 20, 2021, and gives contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (respecting 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, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Includes the name of the official posting the notice: Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• Members of Parliament who plan to introduce or support private bills.
• Individuals, groups, municipalities, or organizations that want a private bill considered in Parliament.
• Parliamentary staff who manage private members’ business.
• If it is unclear who exactly will be affected in a specific case, those parties should contact the Private Members’ Business Office listed above.

Why it matters#

• It tells people where to find the rules and how to start the process for a private bill.
• For anyone seeking a private bill, this is an administrative pointer to the standing order and the office that can help.
• For most members of the public, it is a routine parliamentary notice with no direct effect beyond providing information.