'Democracy requires constant vigilance' Trudeau testifies at inquiry into foreign election interference in Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified Wednesday before the national public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada's electoral processes, following a day of testimony from top cabinet ministers about allegations of meddling in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. Recap all the prime minister had to say.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified before the national public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada's electoral processes on Wednesday.

Recap CTV News' live updates from our parliamentary bureau.

Here's the full report stemming from Wednesday's testimony.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed frustration to a federal inquiry into foreign interference that intelligence leaked to the media had been "sensationalized" and taken out of context.

In a classified February interview with the commission of inquiry, Trudeau said it was extremely damaging to the confidence of Canadians in the democratic process.

A public summary of the interview was disclosed Wednesday at the inquiry, where Trudeau testified at an open hearing.