international development allows a wealthy country like Canada to

a. channel state funds into foreign investment opportunities with a high probability for a significant profit, regardless of how it affects the citizens of that country

b. help private businesses secure lucrative investment contracts in less privileged but resource-rich countries around the world

c. channel state funds into specific international projects and partnerships aimed at, first, alleviating immediate humanitarian crises and, second, providing long-term solutions through targeted infrastructure spending (e.g., water wells, farming projects, educational initiatives)

d. give money to another country for free without restrictions or oversight

e. make its citizens feel less guilty about having more than others