On November 21, 2022, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows that Canada has accepted 2,135 Afghan refugees since October 21, 2022. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 25,220 Afghan refugees. Canada received 16,560 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 – 9,035 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, while 14,835 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 670 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
