On April 18, 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 175 Afghan refugees since April 12, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 30,455 Afghan refugees. Canada received 18,215 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 10,060 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 16,010 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,440 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
