Canadian Consul General Denies Role in $9M NYC Condo Purchase

Tom Clark testifies under oath, rejecting allegations of influencing the acquisition of a luxury Manhattan apartment for official use.

Tom Clark, Canada's consul general in New York, reiterated to a parliamentary committee that he had no role in the decision to purchase a $9 million Manhattan condo.
Clark testified that any comments he made about deficiencies in the previous official residence were casual observations and not intended to influence any decisions.
Conservative MPs accused Clark of misleading the committee, citing internal emails that suggested he was 'instrumental' in the process; Clark and other officials refuted this claim.
Global Affairs Canada defended the purchase, stating the new condo would save taxpayers $7.4 million over its lifespan compared to renovating or leasing alternatives.
The old residence, purchased in 1961 and listed for $13 million, was deemed outdated, inaccessible, and unsuitable for diplomatic functions, prompting the search for a replacement.