On October 17, 2023, the Government of Canada made an update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 175 Afghan refugees since October 11, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 39,730 Afghan refugees. Canada received 19,730 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 11,995 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 20,155 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 2,585 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.
Afghan refugees continue to arrive in Canada
