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
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
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
