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
The Democracy Fund’s 2025 Annual Review
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.
News Releases
Tamara Lich appeal heads to Ontario Court of Appeal
TDF-funded counsel will argue the trial judgment infringed Charter freedoms while responding to the Crown's appeal seeking additional convictions and years of added jail time.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
July 06, 2026
TDF secures withdrawal of criminal charges against peaceful Charter auditor
Two obstruction charges were withdrawn as TDF continues defending the Charter auditor facing the remaining criminal harassment charge.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
July 03, 2026
Government's latest attempt to censor online discourse is grave threat to free speech
The Democracy Fund warns that the government's Bill C-34, if passed, will create a massive new bureaucracy to regulate and censor online speech.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
June 25, 2026
TDF represents BC MLA Dallas Brodie after Vancouver School Board cancels town hall event
The Democracy Fund lawyers sent a demand letter to the school board objecting to Dallas Brodie's cancellation.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
June 15, 2026
