Definition: The Speech from the Throne is the speech at the opening of a session of parliament. Although usually read by the governor general or on very rare occasions by the Queen when she is in Canada, the Speech from the Throne is prepared by the prime minister's office, and outlines the priorities of the government for the coming session of parliament.
Legislative assemblies in each of the provinces and territories of Canada also have a Speech from the Throne to open a session of the legislature. In the legislative assemblies, the Speech from the Throne is read by the lieutenant governor and prepared by the premier's office. In Quebec, the speech to open a session of the National Assembly is called the Lieutenant Governor's Address.
Legislative assemblies in each of the provinces and territories of Canada also have a Speech from the Throne to open a session of the legislature. In the legislative assemblies, the Speech from the Throne is read by the lieutenant governor and prepared by the premier's office. In Quebec, the speech to open a session of the National Assembly is called the Lieutenant Governor's Address.
