Standing Order 130: Private Bill Notices

Summary#

This notice says that Standing Order 130 (about notices of intended applications for private bills) from the House of Commons was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. It points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and lists contact details signed by Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Announces that Standing Order 130 has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part I (publication already occurred on May 24, 2025).
• Gives a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Notes the communication was issued under the authority of Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking about applying for a private bill in Parliament (individuals, companies, charities, municipalities).
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private members’ business.
• Lawyers or advisors who help prepare private bill applications.
• If it’s unclear who exactly is affected, the notice directs those people to contact the Private Members’ Business Office.

Why it matters#

• It tells potential applicants where to find the official rule (Standing Order 130) and whom to contact for guidance.
• For anyone planning a private bill, this is a basic step to learn the notice requirements and next steps.
• The item is a routine parliamentary administrative notice and does not itself change law beyond announcing the publication.