On February 3, 2023, the Government of Canada made a new update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 200 Afghan refugees since January 27, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 27,870 Afghan refugees. Canada received 17,155 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. Most of them – 9,515 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, while 15,415 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 1,075 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
