News Releases
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Crown withdraws all charges against peaceful protester arrested, Tasered at Ottawa protest
Charges dropped against The Democracy Fund client after viral arrest at Ottawa protest.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
June 28, 2024 -
VICTORY: Meghan Murphy speaking event to proceed
UPDATE: TDF was successful in securing Meghan Murphy's free speech rights, as the Community Centre authorities agreed to allow the feminist author to hold the speaking event.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
June 07, 2024 -
BC man acquitted of hosting illegal gathering
The Democracy Fund client avoided a large fine after a trial victory.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 22, 2024 -
Legal argument filed in Pawlowski appeal
Lawyers argue prosecution was about policing words and opinion.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 09, 2024 -
Crown withdraws another ArriveCan ticket after TDF files legal challenge
Our client faced a $6,255 ArriveCan ticket upon return to Canada.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
May 03, 2024 -
"Cancelled" author Meghan Murphy and TDF fight to ensure free speech rights are respected
In October 2023, Meghan Murphy's proposed public discussion on inclusivity and women's rights at the Cowichan Community Centre was cancelled, resulting in a legal letter, policy changes, and plans for a new event in 2024.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 26, 2024 -
TDF and James Kitchen Defend School Board Trustee Monique LaGrange
Briefs were filed in Monique LaGrange's case on the week of April 8, 2024.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 10, 2024 -
TDF client faced close to $7,000 in fines while trying to run cross-border business
Struggling with COVID-19 policies and travel restrictions, a TDF client faced unjust fines for alleged non-compliance with ArriveCan regulations, but the fines were successfully resolved through negotiations with the Crown.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 01, 2024 -
TDF launches its third annual Student Journalism Conference & Job Fair
The Democracy Fund is hosting its 2024 Student Journalism Conference and Job Fair in Toronto this summer from July 12 to 14.
Written by The Democracy Fund
March 11, 2024 -
Crown drops mischief charge against alleged leader of Ambassador Bridge protest
The Democracy Fund client leaves the court a free man.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 08, 2024