On May 30, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 475 Afghan refugees since May 24, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 32,385 Afghan refugees. Canada received 18,665 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 10,420 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 16,720 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,845 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
