On September 27, 2023, the Government of Canada made an update regarding the Afghan refugees arriving in the country. The last update shows Canada has accepted 765 Afghan refugees since September 19, 2023. As of now, Canada has welcomed a total of 38,640 Afghan refugees. Canada received 19,640 Afghans and their families’ applications under the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghans who had assisted the Government of Canada in Afghanistan. 11,855 Afghans arrived in Canada under that program, and 19,895 Afghan nationals came under the Humanitarian program. In addition, Canada admitted 2,530 applicants under the pathway for extended family members of former interpreters.