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
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.
A masked individual dumped a bottle of water over Dr. Tom Flanagan and journalist Drea Humphrey during a peaceful campus debate on residential schools; private security detained the suspect and handed him to police, and the event was ended for safety reasons.
Written by The Democracy Fund
September 29, 2026
Ontario court denies application by Tamara Lich for international travel but affirms compliance and free expression rights, allows for possible future requests.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 18, 2026
With the Crown's withdrawal of the final charge, the Toronto Charter auditor now stands fully vindicated, with every charge against him having been dropped.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 17, 2026
Tamara Lich is asking the court to allow her to travel internationally for work.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 16, 2026
