PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
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City seizes homeowner’s political sign a second time, violating homeowner's Charter rights
The Democracy Fund argues Sault Ste. Marie violated constitutional free expression rights after bylaw officers, accompanied by police, twice removed small personal protest signs from private property.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 10, 2026 -
Court Victory: TDF lawyers successfully defeat City's Motion
Judge dismisses City's Motion to Dismiss Church's application for judicial review.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
February 03, 2026 -
TDF raises concerns over government's proposed Bill S-209
The Democracy Fund lawyers fear Bill S-209 may expand to threaten online anonymity.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 28, 2026 -
Montreal Church's case to be heard by Quebec Court on January 22
UPDATE: Court postpones hearing due to a change in the process; new date will be announced shortly.
TDF lawyers will defend the Church's application for judicial review against the City's Motion to Dismiss.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 20, 2026 -
Appeal Court: Invocation of the Emergency Act by government was unreasonable
The Federal Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling today that the invocation of the Emergency Act by the government was unreasonable.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 16, 2026 -
TDF expresses concern over government threats to regulate social media platform X
The Democracy Fund expresses concern over government threats to regulate social media platform X.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 14, 2026 -
Christian groups seek to intervene in Montreal church case
Three Christian Organizations seek court's permission to intervene in Ministerios Restauración judicial review case.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
January 06, 2026 -
TDF opposes government's proposed removal of religious speech protection from censorship legislation
Proposed change in Bill C-9 risks silencing lawful religious expression.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 11, 2025 -
TDF encouraged by introduction of Alberta anti-censorship legislation Bill 13
Alberta proceeds with Bill 13 to safeguard speech rights of regulated professionals.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 26, 2025 -
James Bauder trial on standby until US asylum claim is resolved
Pending his US asylum claim, Ottawa Court vacates the trial dates of the last Ottawa Freedom Convoy trucker.
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
November 13, 2025