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 funds legal defence of Without Papers Pizza
A Calgary pizzeria lost its business license in 2021 after the owner allegedly fed customers without checking their vaccine passports.
Written by The Democracy Fund
March 28, 2023
TDF advocacy keeps unvaccinated single mom in school
Single parent will be allowed to finish college education and attend post-grad studies.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 13, 2023
TDF to fund criminal defence of Coutts protester charged with using truck as weapon
James Sowery was charged with assault with a weapon and dangerous driving after he allegedly drove his truck through a police checkpoint in Milk River.
Written by The Democracy Fund
March 09, 2023
LEGAL VICTORY: Saskatchewan music venue “not guilty” of breaking social distancing laws
Legendary Saskatoon bar exonerated at trial.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 02, 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
