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
Publications
The COVID catastrophe’s silver linings
Dr. Julie Ponesse and Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Salé discuss the crises of meaning and freedom of speech brought on by the COVID-19 response, finding hope in dark days, the power of supportive relationships, and the importance of integrity, optimism and respect moving forward.
Written by Dr. Julie Ponesse
September 29, 2022
When telling noble lies erodes public trust
TDF Ethics Scholar Dr. Julie Ponesse speaks with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya about science, public health, informed consent, trust and the future of COVID-19.
Written by Dr. Julie Ponesse
September 19, 2022
News Releases
Federal Government announces discontinuance of ArriveCAN within weeks of TDF's legal challenge
Mandatory use of ArriveCAN is set to expire at month's end.
Written by The Democracy Fund
September 27, 2022
Court dismisses application against Western University
The Democracy Fund (TDF) is disappointed to announce that the application against Western University has been dismissed.
Written by The Democracy Fund
September 24, 2022
Resources
SIGN UP: No forced boosters
TDF legal team is gearing up to fight against discriminatory booster mandates on behalf of post-secondary students and staff.
Written by The Democracy Fund
August 26, 2022
A Parliamentary Brief on The Emergencies Act
A brief for Canadian politicians looking to better understand and respond to the use of The Emergencies Act.
Written by The Democracy Fund
February 16, 2022
