Canada is expanding its Express Entry immigration stream so it can bring in a range of skilled workers it says are necessary to grow the economy and defend the country.

By Wa Lone TORONTO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Canada introduced new immigration priority categories on Wednesday to bring in skilled workers in fields ranging from research and health care to aviation, and ...

Canada has announced five priority talent categories under a revamped 2026 Express Entry system aimed at attracting highly skilled workers ...

The new streams are part of what the immigration minister calls a federal strategy to attract “top talent” to the country.

Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2026 categories under the Express Entry system. This allows Canada to invite candidates with ...

Canada continues to open its doors to skilled immigrants, but selectively. On April 28, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 421 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through a Provincial ...

Canada's first Express Entry draw for physicians with Canadian work experience issued 391 invitations, featuring a record-low ...

New categories will allow Canada to invite candidates with the skills and experience needed to fill critical labour gaps in key sectors and occupations: Govt ...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will continue holding invitation rounds to select candidates with strong French skills and those with work experience in categories that were in pla ...

The latest Express Entry draw held on February 16 is the seventh Express Entry draw for 2026, and the 4th for Provincial Nominee Program candidates.

Researchers, senior managers, transport workers and foreign military recruits join doctors on Canada's new fast-track list ...

Canada is changing its immigration rules for skilled workers. Starting February 18, 2026, applicants need 12 months of work ...