On May 3, 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 225 Afghan refugees since April 18, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 30,680 Afghan refugees. Canada received 18,420 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 10,070 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 16,050 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,490 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
