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 in court representing Joanne Walsh
The Democracy Fund lawyers bring a successful application in defence of Joanne Walsh's "Freedom Convoy" criminal charges.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 24, 2023
TDF to participate in Canada's largest freedom conference
The Democracy Fund's Litigation Director, Alan Honner, will speak at the Reclaiming Canada Conference.
Written by The Democracy Fund
May 18, 2023
Update: Church in the Vine and Pastor Tracy Fortin granted leave to appeal conviction by Alberta’s top court
The Court of Appeal Judge agrees that the church and pastor raised issues of sufficient importance to justify an appellate review.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 12, 2023
TDF concerned over Liberal Party resolution to censor internet
The Liberal Party urged to revisit the commitment to free expression.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 10, 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
