On July 25, 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 520 Afghan refugees since July 18, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 35,235 Afghan refugees. Canada received 19,310 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 11,150 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 18,245 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 2,170 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
