Afghan Evacuees and Canada

Kabul NEO > Countries > Canada

During the Kabul NEO of August 2021 Canada accepted approximately 3,000 Afghan evacuees. Since then they have accepted more Afghan refugees from varying countries. Canada took a significant amount of the Afghans who were airlifted to the United Arab Emirates and housed in the Emirates Humanitarian City. It has also accepted refugees from other European and Middle East countries as well. In the later part of 2022 it had almost weekly flights from Pakistan to Canada of Afghan refugees. As of late 2022 it had accepted almost 25,000 Afghan refugees, with plans to accept up to 40,000 over the next few years.

Amnesty International Report of Afghan Evacuee Destinations
"Like An Obstacle Course", Amnesty International, October 2021. There are few routes to safety for Afghans trying to flee their country. A detailed look at the various countries where Afghans are seeking refuge.
https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/2062588/ASA1148322021ENGLISH.pdf

References for Afghans Going to Canada

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Passport Office
https://www.ottawa.mfa.af/consular-affairs/passport.html

News Reports on Afghans in Canada

December 9, 2023, "Canada's surging cost of living fuels reverse immigration", Reuters.

November 24, 2022, "What is Canada's Migration Strategy for Afghans?", The Khaama Press.

September 22, 2022, "Canada marks 20,000 Afghan arrivals with help from partners at home and abroad", Government of Canada. Approximately 337 government-assisted refugees arrived in Toronto on a charter flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

August 27, 2022, "Charter Flight Carrying 324 Afghan Refugees from Pakistan Lands in Canada", Kharma Press.