News Releases
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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 -
Crown stays bail-related charges against Tamara Lich
Lich's breach charges arising from attendance at the George Jonas Freedom Award stayed.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
October 23, 2023 -
Church in the Vine and Pastor Tracy Fortin acquitted on appeal of all obstruction convictions
Edmonton Church and pastor are no longer required to pay a fine exceeding $80,000.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
October 04, 2023 -
TDF disappointed in Region of Waterloo’s adoption of anti-free speech by-law after sending delegate to oppose enactment
The Region of Waterloo amends by-law to regulate private communications.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 29, 2023 -
No discipline for Ontario teacher accused of failing to use pronouns in classroom
The Ontario teacher was cautioned by their professional regulator but has retained their teaching certificate after The Democracy Fund defence.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 28, 2023 -
Pastor Artur Pawlowski files Notice of Criminal Appeal over mischief and breach convictions
The Democracy Fund retains counsel to appeal recent convictions of Alberta Pastor handed down by an Alberta judge earlier this month.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 27, 2023 -
Crown withdraws charges against another Freedom Convoy protestor in Windsor
Criminal charges against Windsor protestor diverted through alternative measures regime.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 22, 2023