On July 18, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows that Canada has accepted 505 Afghan refugees since July 11, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 34,715 Afghan refugees. Canada received 19,155 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 11,050 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 18,020 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 2,095 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
