On December 2, 2022, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows that Canada has accepted 465 Afghan refugees since November 21, 2022. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 25,865 Afghan refugees. Canada received 16,755 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. Around half of them – 9,080 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, while 14,895 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 670 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
