News Releases
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Asthmatic passenger acquitted for removing mask on Air Canada flight
Judge finds the passenger’s actions were proportionate to the situation.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 21, 2023 -
TDF to host second annual Student Journalism Conference
The Democracy is holding its 2023 Student Journalism Conference in Toronto from August 11 - 13.
Written by The Democracy Fund
April 20, 2023 -
TDF-funded lawyers back in court defending owner of Whistle Stop Café
TDF-funded lawyers spend the day in court fighting for the rights of the dissident café owner.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 14, 2023 -
TDF secures victory for client charged after attending Freedom Convoy protest
TDF secures victory for a client charged at the Freedom Convoy protest in Windsor with "no reasonable prospect of conviction."
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 03, 2023 -
TDF funds legal defence of Without Papers Pizza
A Calgary pizzeria lost its business license in 2021 after the owner allegedly fed customers without checking their vaccine passports.
Written by The Democracy Fund
March 28, 2023 -
TDF advocacy keeps unvaccinated single mom in school
Single parent will be allowed to finish college education and attend post-grad studies.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 13, 2023 -
TDF to fund criminal defence of Coutts protester charged with using truck as weapon
James Sowery was charged with assault with a weapon and dangerous driving after he allegedly drove his truck through a police checkpoint in Milk River.
Written by The Democracy Fund
March 09, 2023 -
LEGAL VICTORY: Saskatchewan music venue “not guilty” of breaking social distancing laws
Legendary Saskatoon bar exonerated at trial.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 02, 2023 -
What went wrong with the Public Order Emergency Inquiry?
The Democracy Fund's response to the final report from the Public Order Emergency Commission.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 27, 2023 -
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 17, 2023