Canada's Consul General to New York, Tom Clark, has been at the center of controversy following the purchase of a $9 million luxury condo in Manhattan's 'Billionaire's Row' to serve as his official residence. Clark has publicly stated that he had no role in the decision-making process regarding the purchase or sale of the property. The issue has sparked significant debate within Canada, with federal Conservatives criticizing the expenditure as wasteful and questioning Clark's involvement in the selection of the residence. Despite the controversy in Canada, the issue has not garnered much attention in the United States. The purchase has raised questions about government spending and accountability, especially considering Clark's assertion of having no involvement in the decision.
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It's classic government extravagance, spending $9M of taxpayer money on a luxury condo when there are surely more cost-effective housing options for a consul general. If officials truly had no say in such financial decisions, it's high time for a system overhaul where accountability and frugality are prioritized.
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Consul general to New York answering questions over $9M luxury condo purchase
It will be the first time Canadians will hear from Clark after reports emerged in July that the federal government had bought a new $9 million piece of luxury real estate for him to live in. The condo is located within the world's thinnest skyscraper on "Billionaire's Row" in Manhattan.
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New York Consul General Tom Clark says he 'had no role' in purchase of luxury condo
Canada’s Consul General in New York Tom Clark has dismissed any suggestion that he was involved in the decision to buy a new luxury apartment to serve as his official residence in the city, or to sell the old one.
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Canada's consul general says he had nothing to do with purchase of new NYC residence
OTTAWA — Canada's consul general in New York told members of a House of Commons committee on Thursday that he had nothing to do with the purchase of the country's new official residence in New York City,
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