The Democracy Fund

Strengthening Democracy

Founded in 2021, The Democracy Fund is a Canadian charity dedicated to strengthening democracy by:

✓ Defending civil liberties

✓ Promoting independent journalism

✓ Helping the world’s vulnerable

The Democracy Fund’s 2025 Annual Review

Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 16, 2025

It's incredible to be reflecting on 2025 already. This year marks our fifth year in operation! We're grateful to have the continued support of our donors to further this work towards strengthening democracy.

Thanks to your generosity, we remain entirely donor-funded, without any government support—making your contributions vital to the impact we’ve achieved this year.

TDF announces church & synagogue arson & vandalism investigation after wave of attacks

TDF has launched an independent investigation into Canada’s wave of unresolved attacks on churches and synagogues, amid concerns that authorities failed to properly investigate a potentially coordinated campaign.

Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 08, 2026

Crown retries Pastor Derek Reimer after acquittal over protest at children’s drag event

TDF continues to support Pastor Derek Reimer in his retrial over charges tied to his 2023 protest at a Calgary Public Library drag queen story hour, calling the case a key free-speech battle.

Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 01, 2026

The Democracy Fund announces 2026 Student Journalism Conference in Toronto

The Democracy Fund is hosting its fifth annual Student Journalism Conference in Toronto this August—an all-expenses-paid, three-day program focused on digital journalism, civil liberties, and career-building with leading media professionals.

Written by The Democracy Fund
April 21, 2026

Government moves forward with bill to store digital information and monitor Canadians online

Bill C-22 would significantly expand government surveillance powers by requiring service providers to store personal data and assist law enforcement, even when there is only suspicion, not evidence, of wrongdoing.

Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 20, 2026

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