On October 4, 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 954 more Afghan refugees since October 3, 2022. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 21,305 Afghan refugees. The Government of Canada aimed to bring at least 40,000 Afghan nationals to Canada through special programs for Afghan refugees and the unique immigration program for Afghans who assisted Canadian forces in Afghanistan.