Standing Order 130 Private Bills Notice

Summary#

This short House of Commons notice in the Canada Gazette (published April 8, 2023) says that Standing Order 130 — the rule about giving notice of intended applications for private bills — was published earlier in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021. The notice points readers to the Private Members’ Business Office for more information and is signed by Eric Janse, Acting Clerk of the House of Commons.

What it does#

• Confirms that Standing Order 130 (about notices for intended private bills) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on November 20, 2021.
• Provides a contact for questions: the Private Members’ Business Office (West Block, Room 314‑C, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6; phone 613‑992‑9511).
• Is a routine administrative notice; it does not itself change the rule or announce a new deadline.

Who's affected#

• People or groups thinking of asking for a private bill in Parliament — for example, individuals, organizations, or their legal advisers who need to follow the notice rules.
• Members of Parliament and House of Commons staff who handle private bills.
• If it’s unclear whether this notice affects you, the Private Members’ Business Office is listed as the contact.

Why it matters#

• It tells potential applicants where to find the formal rule on giving notice for private bills and whom to contact for details.
• For anyone planning a private bill, following Standing Order 130 is a procedural step you need to know about; this notice points you to the official source and contact.