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
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Books Published By The Democracy Fund
Forgotten History
Civil Rights in Canada
By Conrad Black
Discover the untold saga of Canada's vibrant struggle for civil rights in this captivating masterpiece, Forgotten History: Civil Rights in Canada. In a riveting tour de force, Conrad Black shatters the misconception that...
Publications
My Choice by Julie Ponesse one year anniversary livestream
TDF Ethics Scholar Dr. Julie Ponesse was LIVE on Tuesday, December 20 interacting with viewers. Watch the stream below.
Written by Julie Ponesse
December 20, 2022
TDF discusses Western U dropping its vaccine mandate
TDF Ethics Scholar Dr. Julie Ponesse is joined by TDF Senior Litigator Mark Joseph to discuss our lawsuit and appeal against Western University.
Written by Julie Ponesse
December 05, 2022
News Releases
TDF disappointed in Region of Waterloo’s adoption of anti-free speech by-law after sending delegate to oppose enactment
The Region of Waterloo amends by-law to regulate private communications.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 29, 2023
No discipline for Ontario teacher accused of failing to use pronouns in classroom
The Ontario teacher was cautioned by their professional regulator but has retained their teaching certificate after The Democracy Fund defence.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 28, 2023
Pastor Artur Pawlowski files Notice of Criminal Appeal over mischief and breach convictions
The Democracy Fund retains counsel to appeal recent convictions of Alberta Pastor handed down by an Alberta judge earlier this month.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 27, 2023
Crown withdraws charges against another Freedom Convoy protestor in Windsor
Criminal charges against Windsor protestor diverted through alternative measures regime.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 22, 2023
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
Free Legal Defence for Truckers Peacefully Protesting in Ottawa
If you’re a peaceful protester who has been fined while protesting at the Canadian Freedom Convoy 2022 in Ottawa, then please submit your tickets using the form on this page.
Written by The Democracy Fund
February 08, 2022
Peaceful Protesting Guide
The Democracy Fund presents the "dos and dont's" of peaceful protesting.
Written by The Democracy Fund
February 03, 2022
