TODAY, MINISTERS MENDICINO AND MONSEF WELCOMED THE FIRST GROUP OF AFGHAN REFUGEES

Today, Ministers Mendicino and Monsef welcomed the first group of Afghan refugees. They will be resettled through a special immigration program for individuals and their families who provided support to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.

Many refugees need help getting settled in Canada. If you’d like to help refugees arriving in Canada, learn more about how you can volunteer or donate today.

Read the full statement from Ministers Mendicino, Garneau and Sajjan on welcoming the first Afghan refugees resettled through the special immigration program on www.cic.gc.ca

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