Ontario Court grants TDF Amish client leave to appeal Quarantine Act convictions
The Democracy Fund is appealing a pandemic-era Quarantine Act conviction against an Amish Ontario farmer.
The Democracy Fund is appealing a pandemic-era Quarantine Act conviction against an Amish Ontario farmer.
TDF appeared before the Senate of Canada to warn that Bill C-9 threatens freedom of expression, removes protections for religious speech, and creates sweeping new hate-related offences despite existing laws already addressing such conduct.
On May 22, The Democracy Fund will seek to stay a ticket issued to Montreal Church after a worship service was disrupted by violent protesters.
Prominent Toronto sketch artist David Wall is now permitted to sketch after being ejected from the court.
TDF has launched an independent investigation into Canada’s wave of unresolved attacks on churches and synagogues, amid concerns that authorities failed to properly investigate a potentially coordinated campaign.
TDF continues to support Pastor Derek Reimer in his retrial over charges tied to his 2023 protest at a Calgary Public Library drag queen story hour, calling the case a key free-speech battle.
The Democracy Fund is hosting its fifth annual Student Journalism Conference in Toronto this August—an all-expenses-paid, three-day program focused on digital journalism, civil liberties, and career-building with leading media professionals.
Bill C-22 would significantly expand government surveillance powers by requiring service providers to store personal data and assist law enforcement, even when there is only suspicion, not evidence, of wrongdoing.
Appeal highlights concerns over continued prosecution of expired pandemic measures and strained court resources.
Church faces continued legal pressure as City refuses to pause contested proceedings.