Members of diaspora communities are scheduled to give testimony on Wednesday as a federal inquiry starts two weeks of hearings into claims of foreign interference and the government's actions in response.
The hearings will focus on potential meddling by China, India, Russia, and others in the last two general elections.
The inquiry, led by Quebec judge Marie-Josée Hogue, plans to hear from over 40 individuals, including community members, political party representatives, and federal election officials.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, members of his cabinet, and various senior government officials are also scheduled to attend the hearings, which will take place from today through April 10.
An initial report of findings from the inquiry is expected on May 3.
The investigation will then move on to broader policy issues, examining the government's ability to identify, prevent, and counteract foreign interference, with a final report by the end of the year.
