Canada’s response to the situation in Afghanistan

What we’re doing

The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan refugees in Canada as quickly and safely as possible. We developed several special programs and measures that reflect the long and enduring relationship we have with Afghans, and to protect some of the most vulnerable groups in Afghanistan.

Through our special programs, we’ll bring to safety

• [New] eligible Afghans through the permanent residence pathway for extended family members of former language and cultural advisors
• 5,000 Afghans through the permanent residence pathway for extended family members of former interpreters
• 18,000 Afghans through the Special Immigration Measures Program for Afghan nationals who closely assisted our efforts in Afghanistan
• a mix of government-assisted and privately sponsored Afghan refugees through the humanitarian program
  • This includes groups of five and community sponsors sponsoring Afghan refugees without having to submit a refugee status determination document.

We’ll continue to explore other options and pathways to bring Afghans to Canada, such as the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot.