Canada welcomed over a thousand Afghan refugees

On September 19, 2023, the Government of Canada made an update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 1,185 Afghan refugees since August 23, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 37,875 Afghan refugees. Canada received 19,650 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 11,715 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 19,575 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 2,485 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.