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Christian groups seek to intervene in Montreal church case
Three Christian Organizations seek court's permission to intervene in Ministerios Restauración judicial review case.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 06, 2026 -
TDF opposes government's proposed removal of religious speech protection from censorship legislation
Proposed change in Bill C-9 risks silencing lawful religious expression.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 11, 2025 -
TDF encouraged by introduction of Alberta anti-censorship legislation Bill 13
Alberta proceeds with Bill 13 to safeguard speech rights of regulated professionals.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 26, 2025 -
James Bauder trial on standby until US asylum claim is resolved
Pending his US asylum claim, Ottawa Court vacates the trial dates of the last Ottawa Freedom Convoy trucker.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 13, 2025 -
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