NEWS
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City of Montreal forces church to seek stay of proceedings
Church faces continued legal pressure as City refuses to pause contested proceedings.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 02, 2026 -
TDF alerts religious communities as Bill C-9 passes third reading: Religious speech protections removed
“Combatting Hate Act” dramatically expands censorship powers and clears the path for more prosecutions of churches and pastors.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 27, 2026 -
TDF files appeal in ongoing Amish Quarantine Act prosecution
Client fined $6,340 after failing to complete ArriveCAN due to religious restrictions, raising concerns over fairness and due process.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 24, 2026 -
Supreme Court appeal could redefine limits of federal emergency powers
Government seeks to overturn rulings that deemed convoy-era measures unlawful and unconstitutional.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 18, 2026 -
TDF opposes continued use of discriminatory hiring practices in Government and Academia
New research finds the vast majority of Canadian university job postings include DEI criteria that restrict applicants based on race, gender, or sexuality.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 17, 2026 -
TDF sounds alarm over imminent passage of Bill C-9
Proposed “Combatting Hate Act” expands the legal definition of hatred and removes key free expression safeguards in the Criminal Code.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 11, 2026 -
Toronto synagogue attacks could become deadly
Three synagogues targeted in recent shootings as advocates warn weak responses risk emboldening further violence.
Written by The Democracy Fund
March 09, 2026 -
Arbitration victory for workers denied COVID-19 vaccine exemptions
The Democracy Fund is encouraged by the labour arbitration victory for union members that were improperly denied COVID-19 vaccine exemption requests.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 06, 2026 -
TDF representing sketch artist David Wall after courtroom ejection
Prominent Toronto artist David Wall removed while documenting open court proceedings, raising serious concerns about transparency and the open court principle.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 04, 2026 -
TDF calls for public report on Montreal church fire
TDF sends letter to the Montreal Police and the Montreal Fire Department calling for a thorough investigation and report on Montreal church fire.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 24, 2026