Protecting Demoracy


Join Us in Protecting Canadian Democracy

The Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation was founded to empower Canadians with knowledge about government and to build a democracy that truly reflects the people. As Tommy Douglas believed, our democracy must be resilient and protected from rising threats like demagoguery and foreign interference.

Our founding Letters of Patent outline this purpose:

"To promote, encourage, and advance public education in connection with the art or science of government, civics, and other branches of political, social, and economic science."

Our electoral system currently allows for “false majorities,” where governments gain sweeping power without true majority support. This often silences diverse voices and risks policies that don’t serve all Canadians. We urgently need mixed member proportional representation to create a fairer, more representative system that prevents unchecked power and ensures that every Canadian’s voice is heard.

Let’s Protect Democracy Together

Democracy should be accessible, inclusive, and responsive. Instead, we’ve seen parliamentary processes stalled and vital discussions sidelined. By supporting us, you’re contributing to vital education and advocacy to safeguard Canadian democracy and make it work for everyone.

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Your donation to this campaign allows us to push for meaningful reform, champion policies that reflect Canada’s needs, and ensure that democracy remains a system for all of us. Join us in the fight for a fair, resilient democracy.

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