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TDF marks another victory for Amish rights with fifth group of Quarantine Act ticket reopenings
The Democracy Fund (TDF) continues its Amish advocacy with further ticket reopenings and is now reviewing disclosure and awaiting trial dates.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 06, 2025 -
Report recommends government surveillance to monitor disinformation
The Hogue Report recommends the creation of a government surveillance department to monitor Canadians for online disinformation.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 03, 2025 -
TDF advances legal defence for fourth group of Amish clients on ArriveCan tickets
Lawyers at The Democracy Fund secure the reopening of more cases, request disclosure, and begin trial preparation for the Amish community.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 27, 2025 -
TDF and James Kitchen appeal Monique LaGrange decision to Alberta Court of Appeal
Lawyers at The Democracy Fund will appeal Alberta Court decision on behalf of Monique LaGrange.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 22, 2025 -
TDF lawyers ask Supreme Court to hear Pastor Pawlowski's appeal
With TDF's help, Pastor Artur Pawlowski is seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada following his criminal convictions.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 20, 2025 -
Online Harms Bill C-63 unlikely to become law
Now that Parliament has been prorogued, Online Harms Bill C-63 is unlikely to become law, though the threat remains.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 10, 2025 -
TDF successfully defends BC resident arrested for filming outside police station
Charges against Charter auditor will not be pursued by the Crown following TDF intervention.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 16, 2024 -
Online Harms Bill C-63 split into two parts
The Canadian Government has announced it will divide the controversial Online Harms Bill C-63 into two separate pieces of legislation. This will remove - but not eliminate - some of the more problematic aspects of the bill.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 06, 2024 -
Multiple Amish clients lose Quarantine Act ticket reopening, resulting in a potential $28K penalty
Lawyers at The Democracy Fund considering appeal after Ontario Court denies reopening applications.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 02, 2024 -
TDF successfully reopens additional Quarantine Act tickets for Ontario Amish community
The Democracy Fund lawyers seek to lift posthumous conviction lien.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 14, 2024