On August 1, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 625 Afghan refugees since July 25, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 35,860 Afghan refugees. Canada received 19,430 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 11,275 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 18,535 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 2,325 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
