On July 4, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 590 Afghan refugees since June 27, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 33,995 Afghan refugees. Canada received 18,920 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 10,860 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 17,625 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 2,010 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
