International Development

-21% lobbying YoY

7 MPs have international development as their top lobbying subject, with 1,908 total lobbying meetings recorded.

7 MPs
1,908 lobbying meetings
6,704 lobbying registrations
1,536 parliamentary speeches

Party Breakdown

Liberal4 (57%)
NDP1 (14%)
Conservative1 (14%)
Bloc Québécois1 (14%)

By Province

Ontario3
Alberta2
Quebec2

Lobbying Activity by Year

2010115
2011302
2012350
2013396
2014620
2015395
2016675
2017518
2018609
2019368
2020624
2021479
2022644
2023695
2024550

Lobbying Pipeline

How lobbying on this topic flows through Parliament

Registrations6,704
Briefing notes624
Parliament speeches1,536
Question Period62
23% of lobbying registrations get mentioned in Parliament.

Most Active Speakers

Mr. Kevin Lamoureux82
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux43

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Recent Parliamentary Speeches

Yasir Naqvi2026-02-13
International Development

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, last week was International Development Week, and it was remarkable to learn from partners whose efforts make Canada a leader in development work around the globe. From speaking at Carleton University about how refugees in Canada can contribute to development work globally, to discussin…

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Elizabeth May2026-02-05
International Development

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, as International Development Week comes to a close, I know I and many of my colleagues in this place have met with dozens of frontline workers from development organizations who are reeling from a broken promise. During the election, the Liberals promised and the Prime Minister said tha…

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Hon. Arielle Kayabaga2026-02-05
International Development Week

Statements By Members

Mr. Speaker, this week, we mark International Development Week, a time to recognize the people and partnerships that help build a safer, healthier and more prosperous world. At a time when the world is facing growing conflict, humanitarian crises, climate change and economic uncertainty, internation…

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Hon. Bardish Chagger2026-02-05
International Development Week

Statements By Members

Mr. Speaker, International Development Week is a moment to reflect on how global challenges are connected and how smart investments can create lasting change. One of the major drivers of food insecurity is climate change, especially in the world's most vulnerable communities. That is why Canada is i…

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Hon. Maninder Sidhu2026-02-05
International Development

Oral Questions

Mr. Speaker, we remain committed to our long-standing international assistance priorities. We will continue to fight poverty; to support gender equality; to strengthen health, food and education systems; and to build climate resilience. We will continue to deliver urgent humanitarian aid abroad. The…

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