In his role as Speaker, Brad was invited to give a speech to the Prince Edward Island branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society on May 21, 2026.
(From Left to Right: Speaker Brad Trivers and David Ashby, President of the Royal Commonwealth Society of Prince Edward Island.)
The Royal Commonwealth Society was founded in 1868 as a forum for sharing ideas about what was then the British Empire. Since then, the Royal Commonwealth Society has evolved into an organization that strives to improve the lives of those living in the Commonwealth’s 56 member states. In particular, the Society advocates for literacy, equality and inclusion, the environment, and connected communities. His Majesty King Charles III is the Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
In his speech, Brad focused on democracy, one of the Commonwealth’s core values. Brad gave an overview of the various offices of the Legislative Assembly, such as the Auditor General and the Child and Youth Advocate, as these are important parts of our democracy that sometimes go unnoticed. Brad concluded his speech by mentioning that this year marks the 175th anniversary of responsible government on Prince Edward Island. Responsible government is a cornerstone of our democracy. Under this system, the executive branch is accountable to the people’s elected representatives in the Legislative Assembly. (For more information on responsible government, check out the Legislative Assembly’s website.)
Brad was honoured to have been invited to address the Royal Commonwealth Society and applauds the work its members undertake to improve lives around the world.
