There is an inherent absurdity to the speech from the throne, where the monarch, or his representative, recites a prepared text written by an anonymous partisan (although, such is the current ubiquity of the prime minister it would be no surprise if the author was one M. Carney).

The focus of the speech, read by King Charles, was economic, without prattling on about equity, diversity and climate change.{ai:summary}The speech from the throne is seen as absurd, as it is delivered by the monarch or a representative, reading a text authored by an anonymous partisan. This raises questions about the authenticity and independence of the message, particularly in light of the prime minister's prominent role. #politics

John Ivison: Liberals finally manage a serious throne speech, free of Trudeau’s divisive virtue-signalling

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