OTTAWA — Opposition MPs accused Canada’s Consul General in New York of lying to a Commons committee over the fact he’d raised concerns about his official residence as the government purchased a $9-million condo on Billionaires’ Row.

Thursday, Consul General Tom Clark was grilled by opposition MPs at the Commons Government Operations committee over whether he did or didn’t influence Global Affair Canada’s (GAC) decision to purchase the new luxury official residence.

Conservatives MPs called on Clark to resign over previous testimony about the purchase of a $9-million condo on Billionaires' Row.{ai:summary}<p>Opposition MPs in Canada are accusing Consul General Tom Clark of lying to a Commons committee regarding his concerns about his official residence. This comes as the government moves forward with a $9 million condo purchase on Billionaires' Row.</p><p>Clark faced intense questioning over whether he had any influence on Global Affairs Canada’s decision to acquire the luxury property. #politics</p>

Conservatives, NDP accuse Consul general Tom Clark of lying, misleading MPs on New York residence

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