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TDF is disappointed that the Council for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo passed an amendment to by-law 13-050, which will now regulate communications between private persons. We sent our litigation director, Alan Honner, as a delegate to the regional government to urge them against passing the by-law. Honner joined Rebel News to discuss. Source credit: Rebel News LEARN MORE: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/tdf_disappointed_waterloo_adoption_anti_free_speech_law_delegate_oppose_enactment If you believe civil liberties are important, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work! VISIT: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // Forgotten History: Civil Rights in Canada: https://www.forgottenhistorybook.com/ My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

The Democracy Fund (TDF) is proud to announce its commitment to offer live coverage of the upcoming trial of Tamara Lich, a prominent leader in last year's peaceful Freedom Convoy protest. The trial, scheduled to commence on September 5, will be a significant moment in Canada's legal and social landscape. TDF lawyers will provide daily real-time insights and updates directly from the courtroom throughout Tamara's four-week trial. This initiative aims to foster transparency, engagement, and understanding surrounding the legal proceedings. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can If you believe civil liberties are important, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work! VISIT: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate // RESOURCES // Weekly Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // Forgotten History: Civil Rights in Canada: https://www.forgottenhistorybook.com/ My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

The Democracy Fund (TDF) is proud to announce the release of a groundbreaking new book that sheds light on a crucial aspect of Canada's history. "Forgotten History: Civil Rights in Canada" by Conrad Black delves into the evolution of individual rights in the country, revealing a rich tapestry of struggles, controversies, and triumphs that have shaped Canada's social and political landscape. GET YOUR COPY TODAY: https://www.forgottenhistorybook.com/ Discover the untold saga of Canada's vibrant struggle for civil rights in this captivating masterpiece, "Forgotten History: Civil Rights in Canada." In a riveting tour de force, Conrad Black shatters the misconception that civil rights are solely an American phenomenon, illuminating the remarkable tapestry of Canada's own battle for equality. From the fiery echoes of the 1837 Rebellions to the resounding thunder of the Truckers' rolling into Ottawa in 2022, this book details the vivid panorama of Canada's past with meticulous detail and unwavering conviction. Prepare to be moved, enlightened, and inspired as Black resurrects the unsung heroes and forgotten victories, beckoning us to reclaim our heritage and forge a future of unparalleled harmony, justice, and strong civil liberties. If you believe civil liberties are important, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work! VISIT: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // CONRAD BLACK – HISTORIAN IN RESIDENCE // Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConradMBlack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConradMBlack For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

In this video, TDF Ethics Scholar Dr. Julie Ponesse dives into what freedom really means. Canada has long held a reputation as the freest country in the world. We have a Charter that guarantees fundamental freedoms – conscience and religion, thought, belief, expression, peaceful assembly, and association. But are we entitled to this reputation, or is our commitment to freedom simply an illusion? And what does it mean to be free anyway? Watch this video to learn more! If you believe civil liberties are important, check out the book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse // CONRAD BLACK – HISTORIAN IN RESIDENCE // Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConradMBlack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConradMBlack For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

On February 14, 2022, the federal government declared a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act to end the convoy protests in the city of Ottawa. The declaration was revoked on February 23, 2022. On April 25, 2022, the Government of Canada established the Public Order Emergency Commission (POEC) to inquire into the circumstances that led to the declaration. The commission began on October 13, 2022, and will last for six weeks. But what is the POEC about? Is it a legal proceeding and, if so, what does that mean? What can it hope to accomplish? What are its limitations? Our team at TDF — our lawyers, Conrad Black (Historian in Residence), and Julie Ponesse (Ethics Scholar) — explain what the commission is about, what impact it could have on government, law enforcement, journalism and the public consciousness, and what we are likely to see over the coming days. Follow all of our work in the POEC here: www.thedemocracyfund.ca/commission // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse // CONRAD BLACK – HISTORIAN IN RESIDENCE // Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConradMBlack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConradMBlack For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, “misinformation” was Dictionary.com's word of the year in 2018. TDF Ethics Scholar Dr. Julie Ponesse discusses what 'misinformation' really means. This video goes into the history and origin of the word, plus Dr. Ponesse explains how people use the label 'misinformer' to silence and discredit one another. Watch all the videos in this course at: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/civil_liberties_101 If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates." VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources Press Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/press_releases Media Requests: https://forms.monday.com/forms/fc6c2cd07c2912766cf23cdb8af5de60?r=use1 // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Dr. Julie Ponesse interviews award-winning journalist Trish Wood to understand how we got to where we are today and why moral conscience, questioning and speech are key to reclaiming our fundamental freedoms. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

A deep-dive on the state of freedom in Canada and the world today with journalist and public intellectual Toby Young. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Dr. Julie Ponesse and Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Salé discuss the crises of meaning and freedom of speech brought on by the COVID-19 response, finding hope in dark days, the power of supportive relationships, and the importance of integrity, optimism and respect moving forward. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Dr. Julie Ponesse speaks with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya about science, public health, informed consent, trust and the future of COVID-19. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse // CONRAD BLACK – HISTORIAN IN RESIDENCE // Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConradMBlack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConradMBlack For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Dr. Julie Ponesse speaks with hyper-surrealist, award-winning artist, Josh Tiessen, about the power art has to communicate ideas and messages about our world. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Dr. Julie Ponesse speaks to the members of three different student advocacy groups who have been fighting against the COVID-19 mandates. Students and staff facing booster requirements cansubmit an application for free legal assistance: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/sign_up_no_forced_boosters To help these students in their lawsuit please visit: https://fundrazr.com/help-students-defeat-mandates?ref=sh_9BAFi9_ab_5tPCacGDQCl5tPCacGDQCl If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Western University announced its booster mandate on August 22, 2022, just two weeks shy of the beginning of the school year, putting many students in a difficult position, potentially jeopardizing their academic year. On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Dr. Julie Ponesse joined students and spoke at a rally at Western U opposing their newly imposed three-dose COVID-19 booster mandate. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

The Democracy Fund has delivered a letter to Western University objecting to its newly-imposed booster mandate. The letter warns the University that the booster mandate is likely unlawful, unconstitutional, and medically unnecessary. TDF is urging the university to rescind or modify the booster mandate. TDF is also offering free legal information to post-secondary students and staff who are facing the newly-imposed booster mandates. Students and staff facing booster requirements can tell their stories and submit an application for free legal assistance: https://www.TheDemocracyFund.ca/booster If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

A year ago, Dr. Julie Ponesse was fired from Western University for refusing to comply with their COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Today, she offers a final lesson to Western U, Western students, parents, faculty, and donors. As other Canadian universities and colleges are likely to follow suit and implement these same restrictions, TDF lawyers are making the necessary preparations to fight these unlawful, discriminatory mandates. Students and staff facing booster requirements can visit: www.thedemocracyfund.ca/boosters If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Join us for our next event, Protecting Women's Spaces In the Age Of Transgenderism, on Sunday, August 28 at 3 p.m. ET. TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/protecting-womens-spaces-in-the-age-of-transgenderism-tickets-396044589027?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Hosted by acclaimed National Post and Epoch Times columnist Barbara Kay, this panel will bring together experts from many perspectives: ● Kim Jones – mother of the Ivy League swimmer who competed against transgender athlete, Lia Thomas ● Heather Mason – an advocate, activist and former prisoner at a women’s penitentiary where transgender prisoners were placed along with the female population ● Amy Hamm – a Vancouver nurse and writer who is being prosecuted for her defence of women’s spaces; and ● Jenn Smith – a transgender-identified activist, writer and child protection advocate This will be a no-holds-barred discussion about one of the most important issues facing women and girls — and all of us. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/protecting-womens-spaces-in-the-age-of-transgenderism-tickets-396044589027?aff=ebdsoporgprofile If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Dr. Julie Ponesse speaks with Pastor Artur Pawlowski about his experience dealing with the police, getting fined repeatedly, and ultimately being arrested and held in solitary confinement for 40 days. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Dr. Julie Ponesse speaks with Ryerson students, Curtis Heinen and Vina Quiambao, about what the university environment is like today and their experience of not complying with the vaccine mandate. To support the Ryerson students’ legal action, please visit: https://fundrazr.com/help-students-defeat-mandates?ref=sh_9BAFi9_ab_5tPCacGDQCl5tPCacGDQCl If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

TDF's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse, looks at what incivility is costing us, its close relationship to fear and how we can become civil again. Read Dr. Ponesse's full essay on incivility here: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/canada_s_inferno_of_incivility If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

TDF's Historian in Residence Conrad Black discusses how civil liberties were established very early in Canadian history, going back to the treaty that ended the Seven Years’ War in 1763. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources News Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/news_releases Contact Us: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/contact // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE – ETHICS SCHOLAR // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse // CONRAD BLACK – HISTORIAN IN RESIDENCE // Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConradMBlack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConradMBlack For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

TDF's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse, details our obsession with certainty, where it comes from and what it is costing us. Read Dr. Ponesse's essay on uncertainty here: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/in_defence_of_uncertainty If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources Press Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/press_releases Media Requests: https://forms.monday.com/forms/fc6c2cd07c2912766cf23cdb8af5de60?r=use1 // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Dr. Julie Ponesse speaks with former politician Stockwell Day about the state of Canada today, a growing culture of fear, politics, history, religion and our future. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources Press Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/press_releases Media Requests: https://forms.monday.com/forms/fc6c2cd07c2912766cf23cdb8af5de60?r=use1 // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

TDF's Ethics Scholar Dr. Julie Ponesse deep dives into the theme of hope as a civic virtue. Read Dr. Ponesse's full essay on hope here: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/hope_springs_eternal_with_a_little_effort Watch D. Ponesse's discussion with CEO Michael Driver on hope and optimism: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/how_the_billionaire_class_is_seeking_to_control_a_universe_that_is_uncontrollable If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources Press Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/press_releases Media Requests: https://forms.monday.com/forms/fc6c2cd07c2912766cf23cdb8af5de60?r=use1 // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information, go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

Dr. Julie Ponesse speaks with Anita Krishna, former control room news director, about working in a newsroom, speaking freely, as well as standing up for your beliefs and the fallout from doing so in today’s cancel culture. Watch Dr. Julie Ponesse's video on the ethics of cancel culture: https://rumble.com/vw3pa3-the-ethics-of-cancel-culture-dr.-julie-ponesse.html If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources Press Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/press_releases Media Requests: https://forms.monday.com/forms/fc6c2cd07c2912766cf23cdb8af5de60?r=use1 // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/

TDF held an evening of provocative insight on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, for the special premiere event of The History of Civil Liberties in Canada, the first in a six-part limited series hosted by TDF’s Historian in Residence, Conrad Black. An accomplished historian, Conrad Black discussed his perspective on civil liberties in Canada and the history of constitutional rights and freedoms in Canada. This very special premiere event was hosted in downtown Toronto in the Concert Hall at The Carlu – a site designated as a National Historic Site and recognized for its superlative Art Moderne architecture. About Conrad Black: In case you are unfamiliar with Conrad Black, he is a financier and an esteemed columnist, writer, radio and television commentator, who is well known for creating a media legacy and one of the world’s largest newspaper companies, Hollinger International. He was also founder of Canada’s National Post and has written books on Canadian and American history, as well as acclaimed biographies of figures such as former premier of Quebec, Maurice Duplessis, and US presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Richard Nixon and Donald Trump. If you believe civil liberties are important, then please check out the new book by The Democracy Fund's Ethics Scholar, Dr. Julie Ponesse. The book is called "My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates" VISIT: https://www.mychoicebook.ca // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Donations (TAX DEDUCTIBLE): https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/donate Newsletter: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/newsletter // RESOURCES // Helpful Information: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/resources Press Releases: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/press_releases Media Requests: https://forms.monday.com/forms/fc6c2cd07c2912766cf23cdb8af5de60?r=use1 // BOOKS // My Choice: The Ethical Case Against Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates: https://www.mychoicebook.ca/ // LINKS // Website: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/ Events: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/events Publications: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/publications Podcast: https://julieponesse.podbean.com/ // TDF SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/TDF_Can Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedemocracyfund/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDemocracyFund // JULIE PONESSE SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJuliePonesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjulieponesse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliePonesse For more information go to: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/