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
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Books Published By The Democracy Fund
Forgotten History
Civil Rights in Canada
By Conrad Black
Discover the untold saga of Canada's vibrant struggle for civil rights in this captivating masterpiece, Forgotten History: Civil Rights in Canada. In a riveting tour de force, Conrad Black shatters the misconception that...
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
If we only knew
This speech was delivered at the Rebel News Live conference in Calgary, Alberta, on November 26, 2022.
Written by Julie Ponesse
December 02, 2022
News Releases
Without Papers Pizza vindicated as City drops all charges
The owner of the pizzeria no longer faces the prospect of substantial fines.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 15, 2023
Calgary withdraws charges in anti-free speech transit by-law case
The Democracy Fund clients denied disclosure and their day in court.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 14, 2023
TDF secures win for Windsor lawyer in mask mandate case
Crown withdraws mid-trial after charging Windsor Lawyer with alleged masking violations.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 10, 2023
TDF defends the rights of transit users against anti-free speech transit bylaw
The city of Calgary has yet to disclose details of impugned communications.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
October 24, 2023
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
