On June 6, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 360 Afghan refugees since May 30, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 32,745 Afghan refugees. Canada received 18,695 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 10,435 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 17,040 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,850 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
