The Canadian government is currently working towards resettling at least 40,000 Afghan nationals by the end of the year. The Hon. Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, announced that since 2021 Canada has now welcomed over 30,000 Afghan refugees since August 2021. Among the 30,000 are Afghans that support Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, privately sponsored refugees and former Afghan interpreters. Canada’s humanitarian resettlement program is primarily focused on resettling the most vulnerable Afghans such as woman leaders, human rights defenders and persecuted and religious minorities. The new arrivals will settle across Canada and especially in Surrey (BC), Toronto and London (ON).
The lack of diplomatic and military presence in Afghanistan makes it more difficult for Canada to easily resettle these vulnerable groups. The situation in Afghanistan evolves rapidly adding to the already dangerous process. Canada thanks its international partners for assisting in the resettlement process. These international partners include the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and the International Organization for Migration.
“I am proud to mark a significant milestone today in Canada's long-standing humanitarian tradition by welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans to their new home. This is an ambitious achievement as we work towards our goal of resettling at least 40,000 Afghans by the end of 2023. Although the Afghanistan resettlement effort is one of the largest and most difficult in Canada’s history, we remain committed to maximizing every opportunity to support these vulnerable Afghans in their transition to a better life in Canada. This milestone is a testament to the incredible work of governments, stakeholders and NGOs, and underscores our belief that welcoming refugees is an integral part of who we are.”
– The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
“The safe and dignified resettlement of refugees globally has been a central part of IOM’s work for more than 70 years and we are proud to be part of Canada’s efforts to provide a new home for tens of thousands of vulnerable Afghans. We continue to work closely with the Government of Canada and other partners to ensure Afghan refugees are given the opportunity to restart their lives in safety.”
– António Vitorino, Director General, International Organization for Migration
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