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Over 30K Afghans have arrived in Canada but ‘significant challenges’ remain, Ottawa says

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Wednesday’s statement from the government admitted the lack of a diplomatic and military presence in the country posed “significant challenges” in getting people out of Afghanistan who wish to leave. So far, 11,990 applications had been approved, but only 9,875 had arrived in Canada by March 30, according to data published by the Immigration Department.Story continues below advertisement

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