Standing Order 130 Notices for Private Bills

Summary#

This notice records that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices of intended applications for private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I on May 24, 2025. The Gazette item appears in Volume 160, Number 39 dated September 26, 2026, and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office.

What it does#

• States that Standing Order 130 — which covers how notices of intended applications for private bills are handled in the House of Commons — was published in the Canada Gazette on May 24, 2025.
• Lists where to get more information: the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons, West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511.
• Names Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons, as the official who signed the notice.
• This is a routine parliamentary notice about an existing standing order rather than a new public law or program.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of asking Parliament for a private bill — for example individuals, businesses, municipalities, charities, or other organizations.
• Members of Parliament and their staff who handle private bills.
• Lawyers, lobbyists, or consultants who prepare or file notices for private-bill applications.
• If it’s unclear who exactly is affected in a given case, contact the Private Members’ Business Office (details above).

Why it matters#

• If you are planning to apply for a private bill, this tells you which House of Commons rule to follow and where to get guidance or to file a notice of intent.
• For most people, this is an administrative update with no direct day-to-day impact. It matters mainly to those seeking or processing private-bill applications.