On June 27, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 150 Afghan refugees since June 20, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 33,405 Afghan refugees. Canada received 18,845 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 10,735 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 17,230 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,965 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
