The public inquiry into foreign electoral interference begins today. The independent commission was sparked by allegations that China had interfered in Canadian elections — a bombshell accusation that ignited a major political battle in Ottawa.

The inquiry is already facing hard questions about who gets to take part and how, and how much of the findings can actually be shared with the public.

CBC parliamentary reporter Catharine Tunney on what’s ahead, and what’s at stake with the inquiry.

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