On February 28, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows that Canada has accepted 185 Afghan refugees since February 21, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 28,470 Afghan refugees. Canada received 17,295 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. Most of them – 9,595 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, while 15,575 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,160 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
