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
Strengthening Democracy
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.
News Releases
The Democracy Fund testifies before Senate: Bill C-9 threatens free speech & religious liberty
TDF appeared before the Senate of Canada to warn that Bill C-9 threatens freedom of expression, removes protections for religious speech, and creates sweeping new hate-related offences despite existing laws already addressing such conduct.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 27, 2026
TDF Lawyers in court for contested hearing on behalf of Montreal Church
On May 22, The Democracy Fund will seek to stay a ticket issued to Montreal Church after a worship service was disrupted by violent protesters.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 21, 2026
TDF successfully defends open court principle
Prominent Toronto sketch artist David Wall is now permitted to sketch after being ejected from the court.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 14, 2026
Independent investigation launched into Canada’s church burnings and synagogue 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
