Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to testify in the public inquiry next year regarding allegations of foreign interference in Canada's affairs if requested to do so by the presiding judge, Mary Josée Hogue, who was appointed yesterday to lead the inquiry.

And even the Liberal Prime Minister said that he intends to voluntarily and eagerly testify in the public inquiry.

Trudeau was speaking in Singapore, one of the stops on his Asian tour. His presence there did not prevent reporters from asking him questions related to the alleged foreign interference.

Trudeau added that he believes it is important to speak openly about the challenges facing democracies around the world.

Furthermore, the federal Minister of Public Safety and Democratic Institutions, Dominic LeBlanc, announced yesterday the conduct of this independent public inquiry, adding that it will be led by Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Mary Josée Hogue.

The allegations of interference in Canada also involve China, Russia, and other foreign countries, as well as non-governmental actors.

“Different countries will try to deny what they are doing, but the truth is that if we shine a light on its influence and show it, we will be able to prevent it more from interfering in our systems,” added the Canadian Prime Minister from Singapore.

However, Trudeau assured reporters that new measures will be applied to protect Canada from potential foreign interference in a timely manner ahead of the upcoming federal elections.

Before that time, this question may be raised at the G20 summit taking place tomorrow and the day after in the Indian capital, New Delhi, which Trudeau arrived at today. Chinese President Xi Jinping will not participate in the summit, but his Prime Minister, Li Qiang, will be present.

The inquiry in Canada begins on September 18 of this year. Justice Hogue is scheduled to provide a preliminary report by February 29, 2024, and a final report by December 31, 2024.