On June 13, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 355 Afghan refugees since June 6, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 33,100 Afghan refugees. Canada received 18,750 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 10,645 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 17,090 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,910 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
