Founded in 2021, The Democracy Fund is a Canadian charity dedicated to strengthening democracy by:
✓ Defending civil liberties
✓ Promoting independent journalism
✓ Helping the world’s vulnerable
Strengthening Democracy
The Democracy Fund’s 2025 Annual Review
Written by TDF’s Legal Team
December 16, 2025
It's incredible to be reflecting on 2025 already. This year marks our fifth year in operation! We're grateful to have the continued support of our donors to further this work towards strengthening democracy.
Thanks to your generosity, we remain entirely donor-funded, without any government support—making your contributions vital to the impact we’ve achieved this year.
News Releases
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