New York Consul-General Called to Testify on Government’s $9M Condo Purchase

Published on August 27, 2024

Canada’s consul-general to New York Tom Clark has been called to appear before a House committee to testify about the government’s $9 million purchase of his official residence. Clark was set to testify at the Aug. 27 meeting but opted not to appear, saying he was on leave, according to Conservative MP Michael Barrett. “Clark must have forgotten he works for Canadians. We’ll order him to appear at committee—and remind him,” Barrett said in an X post. Clark is now required by law to appear before the committee either on or before Sept. 12. Global Affairs told The Epoch Times in a statement that Clark was unavailable on the date initially proposed but has “indicated he is happy to attend,” and is working with the committee to find an alternate date....

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