Internal government records show federal officials were rattled by public outrage over an $8.8 million luxury residence purchased for a Canadian diplomat in New York, warning the controversy made Ottawa appear out of touch with Canadians struggling to make ends meet.
According to Access to Information documents, the Department of Foreign Affairs acknowledged the 2024 Manhattan penthouse acquisition for Consul General Tom Clark drew intense media scrutiny and political backlash, describing the issue as “highly medialized” and politically sensitive.
