“speech from the throne”

This page presents an official legal definition of “speech from the throne” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

A speech prepared by the Privy Council Office and delivered by the Monarch or the Governor General at the start of a session of Parliament. The speech is delivered in the Senate Chamber and outlines the Government's policies and the legislation it plans to introduce during the session.

Source: Glossary of Parliamentary Terms for Intermediate Students (Parliament of Canada)