Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says the number of Afghan Refugees in Canada Hits Milestone

Jun 13, 2022 | Local News

Central Nova MP and Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says the number of Afghanistan

Central Nova MP Sean Fraser.

refugees that have arrived in Canada have hit a milestone.  Fraser says there are now more than 15,000 refugees that now call Canada home.

Fraser says to see landmarks such as this gives him confidence the Canadian government will make good on their commitment to reach the goal of welcoming at least 40,000 Afghan refugees.

 

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