'Tone-deaf': Singh slams Johnston's decision to not step down as foreign interference rapporteur
Within an hour of the non-binding motion being passed, Johnston issued a statement asserting his intention to continue on with his work. He said that while he "deeply" respects the right of the House of Commons to "express its opinion about my work going forward" his mandate came from the government.
"I am very disappointed with the lack of understanding of the importance of such a vote calling for him to step aside and the rapidity with which he responded to this vote," Singh said. "Going forward, I expect, it will be very difficult for Mr. Johnston."
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