Canada is selling its former Manhattan residence, which used to house its consulate general in New York.
The Steinway Tower is seen from an upper floor of the Central Park Tower in New York on Sept. 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Mark Lennihan
But the Opposition Conservatives charge that only Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and "his wasteful Liberal government would believe it was a better deal to quadruple the cost to taxpayers and buy a new luxury condo for $9 million instead of making repairs."Seven years later, Global Affairs Canada approved renovations at a cost of $1.
"Considering the high renovation costs needed to update the electrical, heating, ventilation and plumbing, Global Affairs Canada recommended a relocation to a new, smaller, more suitable, and more economical apartment," said Brittany Fletcher, spokeswoman for department on Thursday. The official residence will be used for diplomatic activities which include networking receptions, official briefings, and hospitality events such as discussions with business and political leaders.
Global Affairs Canada was forced to admit it was behind the recent purchase after some New York real estate gossip reported that the condo deal was done for King Charles himself. Federal government rejects CN request to intervene in labour dispute ahead of potential lockout, strike A pair of young filmmakers take aim at Newfoundland’s one-of-a-kind superhero, who patrolled the airwaves of late night television.Five individuals, including two doctors, have been charged in connection with the 2023 death of actor Matthew Perry, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.The new season of 'Emily in Paris' will have many of the same elements as the first three: daring fashion, flirty romance and workplace drama.
Mazda is warning approximately 71,000 vehicle owners in Canada who have not yet repaired their cars following seven past safety recalls to urgently have them serviced.A volunteer firefighter and director of public security for the town of Harrington, northwest of Montreal, made a dramatic rescue of a couple trapped on a flooded roadway during heavy rain.
Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., have been told to pack up within 72 hours.Taskrabbit cannot be held responsible for the cost of repairing thousands of dollars worth of damage allegedly caused by one of its 'taskers,' according to B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal.
While not as dire as in other provinces, those in Saskatchewan should expect above average wildfire activity for the remainder of the year.Arrest of man wanted for attempted abduction of Wellesley, Ont. womanOntario’s Minister of Economic Development and the MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga are expressing their disappointment with how a contentious land assembly process has been handled in Wilmot Township.
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