From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Canada continues to open its doors to Afghan nationals, aiming to resettle at least 40,000 by year-end. As of April 12, 2023, over 30,000 Afghans have been welcomed, thanks to ongoing efforts by the government and communities across the country.<\/p>\n Recently, a charter flight from Pakistan brought new Afghan arrivals to Toronto. These individuals include those who supported Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, family members of interpreters, and privately sponsored refugees. The humanitarian resettlement program prioritizes the most vulnerable, including women leaders, human rights defenders, and religious minorities.<\/p>\n Newcomers will settle in various Canadian communities such as Surrey, Toronto, and London. Despite challenges due to the lack of a Canadian presence in Afghanistan, international cooperation has been crucial in facilitating these resettlements.<\/p>\n Collaborations with international partners like the United States and organizations such as the International Organization for Migration have been vital. Within Canada, provincial, territorial, and municipal efforts, alongside resettlement services, have played a significant role in supporting Afghan refugees.<\/p>\n For media resources, photos of the recent arrival are available on Dropbox<\/a>. Stay updated on Canada’s Afghan refugee progress<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Welcoming over 30,000 Afghans is a testament to Canada’s humanitarian commitment. As we aim for 40,000 by 2023, this effort showcases our dedication to supporting vulnerable individuals.” \u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “The IOM is proud to collaborate with Canada in safely resettling Afghan refugees, continuing our global mission to provide dignified options for those in need.” \u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Vitorino, Director General, International Organization for Migration<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bahoz Dara Aziz<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Canada aims to provide a safe haven for vulnerable Afghans, upholding its humanitarian values.<\/p>\n Canada is committed to resettling at least 40,000 Afghan refugees by the end of 2023.<\/p>\n They receive permanent residency, financial support, and access to settlement services.<\/p>\n To learn more about Canada’s immigration initiatives, read our immigration guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Communities across Canada continue to welcome Afghans and are helping them settle in to their new homes, as the Government of Canada works toward resettling at least 40,000 Afghan nationals by the end of this year. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4731,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4733\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Canada’s Commitment to Afghan Refugees<\/h2>\n
Recent Arrival and Support<\/h3>\n
Global and Local Partnerships<\/h2>\n
Statements from Key Leaders<\/h3>\n
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Quick Facts<\/h2>\n
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Associated Links<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Press Secretary
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs<\/h2>\n
Why is Canada resettling Afghan refugees?<\/h3>\n
How many Afghan refugees has Canada committed to resettle?<\/h3>\n
What support do Afghan refugees receive upon arrival in Canada?<\/h3>\n