On March 14, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 215 Afghan refugees since March 7, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 28,825 Afghan refugees. Canada received 17,490 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 – 9,645 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, while 15,675 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,185 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
