On March 28, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 315 Afghan refugees since March 21, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 29,325 Afghan refugees. Canada received 17,800 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 – 9,775 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, while 15,785 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,235 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
