Canadian special rapporteur David Johnston is expected to present his recommendation on a possible public inquiry into allegations of foreign election interference on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed former governor general Johnston as the government's independent special rapporteur on foreign interference back in March.

Johnston was tasked with assessing the extent and impact of foreign interference in Canada's elections; reviewing the government's information on, and in response to, foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections; and considering improvements to how government agencies combat foreign inference.

The special rapporteur's terms of reference also required Johnston to report any other "related matters of importance" to the prime minister and then promptly share what he has found "with opposition leaders and Canadians."

If, after reviewing the evidence, Johnston decides that a formal public inquiry into foreign interference is required, it would be able to subpoena witnesses, hear evidence and request and examine documents.

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