On October 14, 2022, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. According to the last update, Canada has accepted 495 more Afghan refugees since October 7, 2022. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 22,270 Afghan refugees. Canada received 16,175 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. Around half of them – 8,090 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, while 13,940 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 240 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
