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"Cancelled" author Meghan Murphy and TDF fight to ensure free speech rights are respected
In October 2023, Meghan Murphy's proposed public discussion on inclusivity and women's rights at the Cowichan Community Centre was cancelled, resulting in a legal letter, policy changes, and plans for a new event in 2024.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 26, 2024 -
TDF and James Kitchen Defend School Board Trustee Monique LaGrange
Briefs were filed in Monique LaGrange's case on the week of April 8, 2024.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 10, 2024 -
TDF client faced close to $7,000 in fines while trying to run cross-border business
Struggling with COVID-19 policies and travel restrictions, a TDF client faced unjust fines for alleged non-compliance with ArriveCan regulations, but the fines were successfully resolved through negotiations with the Crown.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
April 01, 2024 -
TDF launches its third annual Student Journalism Conference & Job Fair
The Democracy Fund is hosting its 2024 Student Journalism Conference and Job Fair in Toronto this summer from July 12 to 14.
Written by The Democracy Fund
March 11, 2024 -
Crown drops mischief charge against alleged leader of Ambassador Bridge protest
The Democracy Fund client leaves the court a free man.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 08, 2024 -
Court rules against defence on its application to dismiss the Crown's Carter Application
The Court denies the Defence's Application.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
March 07, 2024 -
TDF sponsors women’s rights event
The Democracy Fund proudly sponsors "Reality Based Women Unite," an International Women’s Day celebration in Toronto.
Written by The Democracy Fund
March 05, 2024 -
TDF expresses concern over federal government's new censorship bill
The government claims Bill C-63 would keep Canadians safe from "online harm."
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 29, 2024 -
TDF sends letter to UNESCO regarding its online censorship "action plan"
The Democracy Fund opposes efforts by the government to censor online content.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 28, 2024 -
TDF funds defence of the “Coutts Three”
A jury trial is expected to proceed after pretrial applications.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 27, 2024