On March 7, 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 140 Afghan refugees since February 28, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 28,610 Afghan refugees. Canada received 17,340 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. Most of them – 9,625 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, while 15,620 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,170 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
