On May 10, 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 450 Afghan refugees since May 3, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 31,130 Afghan refugees. Canada received 18,475 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 10,160 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 16,165 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,615 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
