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
City of Montreal forces church to seek stay of proceedings
Church faces continued legal pressure as City refuses to pause contested proceedings.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 02, 2026
TDF alerts religious communities as Bill C-9 passes third reading: Religious speech protections removed
“Combatting Hate Act” dramatically expands censorship powers and clears the path for more prosecutions of churches and pastors.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 27, 2026
TDF files appeal in ongoing Amish Quarantine Act prosecution
Client fined $6,340 after failing to complete ArriveCAN due to religious restrictions, raising concerns over fairness and due process.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 24, 2026
Supreme Court appeal could redefine limits of federal emergency powers
Government seeks to overturn rulings that deemed convoy-era measures unlawful and unconstitutional.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 18, 2026
