OTTAWA — Canada’s Consul General in New York knew about the federal government’s decision to purchase a new residence, but was not involved in the decision to do so, an official with Global Affairs Canada testified on Thursday.

A parliamentary committee is probing the department’s purchase of an almost $9-million luxury condo located on a famous slice of Manhattan real estate known as ‘Billionaires’ Row,’ to serve as the consul general’s new residence.

Canada's Consul General in New York knew about the federal government's decision to purchase a new residence, but was not involved in the decision to do so, a senior Global Affairs Canada official testified on Thursday.{ai:summary}Canada's Consul General in New York was aware of the government's decision to purchase a nearly $9-million luxury condo on Billionaires' Row but did not participate in the decision-making process. A parliamentary committee is investigating the purchase. #politics

Canada's consul general in NY was 'aware' but 'not involved' in purchase of 'Billionaires' Row' residence: official

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