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
From free exchange of ideas to conformity
Dr. Julie Ponesse speaks with Ryerson students, Curtis Heinen and Vina Quiambao, about what the university environment is like today and their experience of not complying with the vaccine mandate.
Written by Dr. Julie Ponesse
August 11, 2022
How do we become civil again?
TDF's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse, looks at what incivility is costing us, its close relationship to fear and how we can become civil again.
Written by Dr. Julie Ponesse
August 09, 2022
News Releases
TDF’s legal team fights against U of T’s discriminatory booster mandate
TDF lawyers represent a group of parents and students concerned about U of T’s booster requirement to live in residence.
Written by The Democracy Fund
August 12, 2022
TDF achieves positive outcome for clients charged at Coutts border
TDF hired lawyer Martin Rejman from Williamson Law gets charges stayed for clients who took part in Coutts border blockade.
Written by The Democracy Fund
August 11, 2022
Resources
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
