From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Amidst the escalating crisis in Afghanistan, Canada remains committed to offering refuge to vulnerable Afghans. The Canadian government has expanded its special immigration program, aiming to bring 20,000 Afghans to safety. With the Taliban’s increasing control, many lives are at risk, prompting swift action from Canadian authorities.<\/p>\n Canada’s initiative focuses on resettling Afghans who have supported Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan. Furthermore, a new program will be introduced to target particularly vulnerable groups such as women leaders, human rights defenders, journalists, and religious minorities. These efforts include government-supported and privately sponsored refugees.<\/p>\n Canada is collaborating with international and domestic partners, private sponsors, and settlement organizations to facilitate the new program. While standard admissibility requirements apply, processing times will be accelerated to meet urgent needs. The Canadian community’s overwhelming support, exemplified by partnerships with organizations like the Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation, remains vital in welcoming Afghan refugees.<\/p>\n “Providing refuge to the world’s most vulnerable reflects our values as Canadians, especially in crises. As Afghan refugees seek shelter in Canada, we’re intensifying efforts to assist 20,000 Afghans in finding safety. The situation is dire, and Canada will not turn a blind eye.”<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “Canadians are deeply troubled by Afghanistan’s deteriorating situation. Globally, people rely on Canada in times of need, and we will support vulnerable Afghans. Women leaders, human rights defenders, and others under our program will find safety in Canada.”<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “As Foreign Affairs Minister, I closely monitor Afghanistan’s situation and remain in contact with allies. Afghans have taken significant risks for Canada’s mission, and we owe them gratitude. Our efforts to bring them to safety continue.”<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For media inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n Alexander Cohen Media Relations<\/strong> Canada aims to resettle 20,000 vulnerable Afghans under its expanded program.<\/p>\n The program focuses on Afghans who supported Canada’s Afghan mission, including vulnerable groups like women leaders and human rights defenders.<\/p>\n Canadian communities, along with private sponsors and organizations, are crucial in welcoming and supporting Afghan refugees.<\/p>\n While adhering to standard admissibility requirements, processing times are expedited to address urgent needs.<\/p>\n Canadians can support through sponsorship and by collaborating with organizations aiding Afghan refugees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Government of Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan and the risks it poses for many vulnerable Afghans. Canada\u2019s special immigration program has already brought many Afghans to Canada\u2014and our teams there, here and across the world are working around the clock to bring as many people as possible to safety. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5099,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5101","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\/5101","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=5101"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5101\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5099"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5101"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5101"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5101"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Canada’s Commitment to Afghan Resettlement<\/h2>\n
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Official Statements<\/h2>\n
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Associated Resources<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
<\/strong>Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
alexander.cohen@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelationsGroup-GroupeRelationMediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs on Canada’s Afghan Resettlement Program<\/h2>\n
How many Afghans is Canada planning to resettle?<\/h3>\n
Who qualifies for Canada’s special immigration program for Afghans?<\/h3>\n
What role do Canadian communities play in this initiative?<\/h3>\n
Is there a timeline for processing applications?<\/h3>\n
How can Canadians assist in this effort?<\/h3>\n