Afghan refugees
Canada has now welcomed 17,655 Afghan refugees who have arrived in Canada, under all streams since August 2021.
The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan refugees in Canada as quickly and safely as possible.
Through our special programs, Canada aims to resettle:
*5,000 Afghans through the permanent residence pathway for extended family members of former interpreters
*18,000 Afghans through the special immigration program for Afghan nationals who closely assisted Canadian efforts in Afghanistan
