News Releases
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Tamara Lich appeals mischief conviction
Tamara Lich appeals her mischief conviction arising from the Freedom Convoy. The Democracy Fund will fund the fight for Charter Rights.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 04, 2025 -
The Democracy Fund to testify before Parliamentary Committee on Bill C-9
Update: the committee was unable to hear witnesses due to procedural issues. It is expected that TDF will be heard at a later date to be determined.
The Democracy Fund has been invited to testify before Parliamentary Committee on Bill C-9.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
October 28, 2025 -
TDF defends Pastor Sapocinik in court over street preaching charge
TDF appears in court to defend Pastor Jeffrey Sapocinik against charges for peaceful street preaching.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
October 17, 2025 -
Tamara Lich receives conditional sentence in Freedom Convoy mischief case
Court imposes 18-month conditional sentence on Tamara Lich, with credit for pre-trial custody, following her role in the 2022 peaceful protest.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
October 07, 2025 -
Tamara Lich faces sentencing as Crown seeks seven years in jail
Tamara Lich to be sentenced on Tuesday, October 7, for 2022 Freedom Convoy involvement.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
October 06, 2025 -
TDF secures legal victory for Amish client in Quarantine Act challenge
The Democracy Fund secures a legal victory for an Amish client in Quarantine Act Challenge.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
October 01, 2025 -
Government's Bill C-9 raises censorship concerns
TDF sounds the alarm over the Government's proposed speech regulation.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 26, 2025 -
The Democracy Fund will defend pastor criminally charged for peaceful preaching
A pastor facing a charge of causing a disturbance under section 175 of the Criminal Code will be defended by TDF.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 19, 2025 -
TDF successfully defends Sikh law graduate charged during Freedom Convoy
Freedom Convoy protester is now a practicing lawyer after criminal charges were withdrawn.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 12, 2025 -
Montreal church fined for prayer service files defence and appeal with Quebec Superior Court
The Church has pleaded not guilty to a $2,500 ticket and filed a Charter claim in the Quebec Superior Court.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
September 04, 2025