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
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 concludes historical role in public inquiry into government use of emergency powers against trucker protests
TDF makes final written arguments to Commissioner Rouleau in Public Order Emergency Inquiry.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 21, 2022
The Crown stays charges against Pastor Pawlowski
The Democracy Fund is pleased to announce that charges against Pastor Pawlowski, arising from his conduct in feeding the homeless and walking for freedom, have been stayed by the Crown.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 20, 2022
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
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
