Global Affairs Canada buys posh digs in Manhattan, report says

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Global Affairs Canada has reportedly bought a posh three-bedroom condo on New York City’s Billionaire Row to be the official residence for the Consulate General of Canada in New York.

The New York Post reports the 3,600 square-foot midtown Manhattan condo is worth $9 million.

The online listing says it has an “elegant foyer that offers white macauba stone floors, and a stunning powder room finished in jewel onyx.

“A spacious living room provides southern exposure and custom smoke gray oak floors in a parquet pattern, while the adjacent dining room provides eastern exposure and plenty of space for entertaining.”

There is also a paddle court, a golf simulator and a children’s play room.

Global Affairs says it provides residences to the “Heads of Mission,” which include ambassadors, high commissioners and consuls general.

“The residence currently used for the Head of Mission and Consul General in New York was purchased in 1961,” GAC said. “Last refurbished in 1982, the apartment does not meet new building codes nor the GAC’s standards.”

Global Affairs says upgrading the current residence, which is on Park Avenue, would be too costly.

Global Affairs decided on relocating to a “new, smaller, more suitable, and more economical apartment.”

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“In addition of representing a saving opportunity of Cad 2M$+ for Canadian taxpayers, it will also reduce ongoing maintenance costs and property taxes, supports future program needs, and meets representational requirements,” Global Affairs said.

The Post had reported the King of England bought the unit, as records listed the new owner as “His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, Represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.”