06/20/2023
Today is . Canada is proud to have a long history of refugee resettlement. Our programs save lives by welcoming refugees as permanent residents once they arrive and provide families with the hope and support they need to feel included in their new communities.
- Since 2019, Canada has been the top resettlement country in the world
- We remain on track to resettle 40,000+ Afghan refugees in Canada by the end of this year
- Our new partnership with Rainbow Railroad will help protect LGBTQI+ refugees and welcome them to Canada
- Since the 1970s, we have welcomed 388,000+ refugees through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program
- We continue to be a global leader in refugee resettlement and labour mobility, helping refugees find a long-term solution in Canada outside of traditional programs
This work could not be done without the support of settlement services, provinces, territories, and millions of Canadians who enthusiastically sponsor and welcome refugees into their new communities. Whoever you are, you can make a difference in someone’s life.