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
DAILY SUMMARIES: Public Order Emergency Commission
Publications
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 Dr. Julie Ponesse
December 05, 2022
If we only knew
This speech was delivered at the Rebel News Live conference in Calgary, Alberta, on November 26, 2022.
Written by Dr. Julie Ponesse
December 02, 2022
Written by The Democracy Fund
November 28, 2022
Written by The Democracy Fund
November 24, 2022
News Releases
LEGAL VICTORY: Charges dropped against NB pastor after TDF’s lawyer files Charter Challenge
Multiple charges have been dropped against Pastor Phillip James Hutchings of His Tabernacle Family Church.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 05, 2022
Western University revokes its vaccine mandate
In a major policy reversal, the University of Western Ontario has revoked its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 29, 2022
TDF appeals Alberta Court decision in Pastor Tracy Fortin case
The Democracy Fund has hired lawyer James Kitchen to defend Pastor Tracy Fortin and the Church in the Vine in Edmonton, Alberta.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 28, 2022
Dr. Jordan Peterson features at TDF's latest live event
See Conrad Black, Dr. Jordan Peterson, and Dr. Julie Ponesse live in Toronto at The Democracy Fund's third installment of The History of Civil Liberties event series.
Written by The Democracy Fund
November 17, 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
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
