From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Canadian government is committed to resettling at least 40,000 Afghan nationals swiftly and securely. So far, 14,485 Afghan refugees have arrived, with more reaching Canada weekly.<\/p>\n Throughout the country, Resettlement Assistance Program service provider organizations (RAP SPOs) offer essential support to newcomers, including Afghan refugees, to help them integrate into their new communities.<\/p>\n In Ontario, the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association<\/a> has welcomed nearly 100 Afghan newcomers since August 2021, offering vital services like information and orientation.<\/p>\n An Afghan refugee, Mr. Eid Mohammad Sultan, now serves as a language interpreter, greatly aiding his fellow refugees. The Association has also helped Afghan families secure employment and enroll children in school.<\/p>\n RAP SPOs play a crucial role in the resettlement of newcomers, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada continues to collaborate with them to welcome Afghan nationals.<\/p>\n For media use, photos of Afghan refugee arrivals<\/a> are available. Track Canada\u2019s progress<\/a> in welcoming Afghan refugees.<\/p>\n \u201cCanada\u2019s resettlement service providers offer Afghan refugees critical assistance for building new lives. Their services are vital for newcomers\u2019 integration, and I extend gratitude for their ongoing support.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cThe Thunder Bay Multicultural Association is honored to help Afghan refugees settle in Thunder Bay. We\u2019ve seen family reunifications and community integration, which is challenging yet rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Cathy Woodbeck, Executive Director, Thunder Bay Multicultural Association<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Aidan Strickland<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Canada has welcomed a total of 14,485 Afghan refugees, with more arriving weekly.<\/p>\n Refugees receive immediate support, including temporary housing, language training, and enrollment in essential programs.<\/p>\n Privately sponsored refugees settle in the same community as their sponsors, receiving support from them.<\/p>\n Canada has invested $35 million to enhance settlement services in smaller towns, including opening new RAP SPOs.<\/p>\n More information is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n For further details on Afghan refugee resettlement, read our immigration guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Canada has now welcomed a total of 14,485 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4942,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4944","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\/4944","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=4944"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4944\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4942"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Resettlement Efforts in Canada<\/h2>\n
Supportive Initiatives Across Provinces<\/h3>\n
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Voices of Support<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Press Secretary
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Aidan.Strickland@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs About Afghan Refugee Resettlement in Canada<\/h2>\n
How many Afghan refugees has Canada welcomed so far?<\/h3>\n
What support do Afghan refugees receive upon arrival?<\/h3>\n
How are privately sponsored refugees accommodated?<\/h3>\n
What efforts are being made for refugee resettlement in smaller communities?<\/h3>\n
Where can I find more information on Canada\u2019s response to the Afghan situation?<\/h3>\n