
Yasir Naqvi
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State
Liberal
Top Donors
Political contributions received
| Date | Donor | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-28 | Contributions Of $200 Or Less/Contributions De 200 $ Ou Moins | $500.00 |
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| CANADIAN CORP. OF COMMISSIONAIRES | 621 | $171,889,714.24 |
| Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc. | 43 | $30,006,337.78 |
| The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires | 51 | $7,722,274.56 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA | 30 | $4,206,649.17 |
| CARLETON UNIVERSITY | 11 | $905,829.46 |
| Invest Ottawa | 3 | $619,550.30 |
| TELUS Corporation | 1 | $554,737.41 |
| Kyndryl Canada Limited | 2 | $244,358.15 |
| Aerospace Industries Association of Canada | 1 | $40,000.01 |
| GE HealthCare Technologies Canada | 1 | $22,367.95 |
| Canadian Association of University Teachers | 1 | $15,000.00 |
| Canada Goose Inc. | 1 | $12,093.12 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member, sorted by frequency
Recent Mentions
Updated 2026-08-09Recent news, social media, and press mentions
OpenParliament transcript lists recent House activity involving Naqvi
OpenParliament shows the latest House transcript available in the search results from June 18, 2026, but no specific Naqvi quotation from that session is provided in the snippet. It serves as a procedural mention of his parliamentary context rather than a standalone news or social post.
View source →Naqvi’s recent House votes recorded on Parliament site
The House of Commons member page shows Yasir Naqvi’s most recent recorded votes from June 20, 2025, which are not within the requested seven-day window. Because the available search results do not include newer public parliamentary activity, this result is only a background reference, not a recent mention.
View source →Naqvi reportedly questioned Winnipeg lab inquiry tactics
The Globe and Mail said Naqvi worried a committee inquiry into the Winnipeg infectious-disease lab breach could turn into political theatrics. The report describes his motions as unsuccessful, with opposition members rejecting them.
View source →Naqvi comments on India’s G7 invite and diplomatic engagement
Yahoo News reports Naqvi said inviting India to the G7 could create an opportunity for direct talks with Canada while criminal allegations are still investigated. He emphasized that diplomacy and investigations can proceed together, but the subject remains sensitive given the allegations involved.
View source →Naqvi defends hate-crimes legislation on CBC Power & Politics
In a CBC Power & Politics interview, Naqvi said the federal hate-crimes proposal would target intent to intimidate or promote hatred rather than peaceful protest. He argued the bill was designed to deter hate crimes while preserving lawful expression.
View source →Naqvi addresses youth opportunity in House of Commons speech
MyMP records a January 29 speech by Naqvi on youth during Oral Questions, though the excerpt is truncated. The available text indicates he discussed how young Canadians need support to succeed in a changing world.
View source →No recent news, social posts, or public mentions found in the provided results for the last 7 days.
The supplied search results do not include any items from the last 7 days. Most results are older articles or general profile pages, so they do not satisfy the requested time window.
Former Ontario attorney general Yasir Naqvi enters Liberal leadership race
Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi has officially entered the race to lead the Ontario Liberal Party, submitting his paperwork on Friday and joining fellow candidates Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and Ted Hsu.
View source →MP Yasir Naqvi: Spring Parliamentary Session Delivered for Canadians
MP Yasir Naqvi highlights the federal government's introduction of the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, designed to help over 12 million Canadians manage higher living expenses with a one-time top-up.
View source →Yasir Naqvi drops parliamentary roles in move towards Ontario Liberal leadership bid
Yasir Naqvi, the Liberal MP for Ottawa Centre, has resigned from his position as parliamentary secretary to potentially pursue the leadership of the provincial Liberals, while retaining his federal seat.
View source →Naqvi co-hosts longest-running Eid Dinner on Parliament Hill.
Yasir Naqvi co-hosted the annual Eid Dinner on Parliament Hill, supporting the Association of Progressive Muslims of Canada. The event celebrated cultural diversity and fostered community engagement. Naqvi emphasized his role in promoting inclusivity as a senior minister.
View source →Yasir Naqvi tables legislation addressing hate crimes in Canada.
Naqvi and his team tabled new legislation last week to combat hate crimes across Canada. The bill aims to strengthen legal measures against hate-based activities and protect vulnerable communities. This initiative reflects his focus on social justice and equality.
View source →Naqvi highlights new legislation to protect children online through Safe Social Media Act.
Today, the government introduced the Safe Social Media Act to hold social media and AI platforms accountable for child safety. Naqvi underscored the urgency of protecting kids online and regulating harmful digital content. This legislation aims to strengthen Canada's digital safety framework.
View source →Yasir Naqvi defends Justin Trudeau amid growing internal dissent in Liberal Party.
In a CPAC interview, Naqvi reaffirmed his support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau despite rising internal criticism. He emphasized the need to demonstrate policy dangers for Canada and address cost-of-living issues for Canadians. The discussion highlighted ongoing tensions within the party leadership.
View source →MP Yasir Naqvi steps down from parliamentary secretary role to explore Ontario Liberal leadership.
Ottawa MP Yasir Naqvi has resigned as a parliamentary secretary to potentially run for leadership of the provincial Liberals. He will retain his Ottawa Centre seat but no longer serve under the Kings Privy Council or emergency preparedness ministers. His office confirmed the decision as he explores the Ontario Liberal Party leadership.
View source →Parliamentary committee evidence shows Yasir Naqvi participating in House proceedings.
Yasir Naqvi, MP for Ottawa Centre, was recorded participating in parliamentary committee proceedings, contributing to discussions and inquiries during House of Commons sessions.
View source →Pulse Canada meets with Liberal MPs on market access for Canadian crops.
Pulse Canada filed notices of meetings with Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi on February 9 and with Guy Gallant, chief of staff to Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald on February 10. The meetings focused on maintaining and strengthening market access for Canadian pulse crops in China and India.
View source →Yasir Naqvi visited Poland to advance Canada's defence export efforts and promote the nuclear sector.
Parliamentary Secretary Yasir Naqvi travelled to Poland for the Baltic Nuclear Energy Forum and Canada-Poland Defence Industry Day. He highlighted the Canada-Poland Strategic Partnership and Export Development Canada's $1-billion letter of interest for defence procurement. Naqvi met with Polish government officials to strengthen bilateral ties in defence, aerospace, and energy sectors.
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Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Liabilities
Two mortgages with TD Canada Trust
Vehicle loan with Mitsubishi Motors
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's activities
Member of the Board of Directors of the Kymar Foundation, Lakefield, Ontario
Member of the Board of Directors of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (Canada), Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Board of Directors of Imagine Canada, Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Board of Directors of Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Canada, Toronto, Ontario
President of the Community Foundations of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's assets
Sole ownership of a rental property located in Ottawa, Ontario
Units of the following:
BMO Long Federal Bond Index ETF
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Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corporate Class ETF
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SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
Wealthsimple Developed Markets ex North America Socially Responsible Index ETF
Wealthsimple North America Socially Responsible Index ETF
Wealthsimple North American Green Bond Index ETF CAD-Hedged
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's liabilities
Mortgage with the Royal Bank of Canada
Spouse's/Common-Law Partner's source(s) of income
Last and next 12 months:
Employment income with the Community Foundations of Canada
Rental income
Summary Statement
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Contact Information
404-1066 Somerset street West Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4T3