Canada has issued another targeted Invitation to Apply (ITA) round under Express Entry, focusing specifically on candidates in Healthcare and Social Services Occupations (2026-Version 3). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in Draw Number 398 on February 20, 2026. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this

On this page you will find: Why senators kept immigration measures in Bill C-12 Key concerns raised by the Senate social affairs committee Details of the one-year refugee claim rule New government powers over immigration documents What happens next in the legislative process Senators on the national security committee have approved the immigration measures in

On this page you will find: How the 2026 Northwest Territories Nominee Program works Details of the new Expression of Interest system Information on nomination allocations for 2026 How the Employer-Driven, Francophone and Business streams differ What the changes mean for employers and foreign nationals The Northwest Territories Nominee Program is reopening for 2026 with

On this page you will find Why a lower unemployment rate does not tell the whole story How regional job trends affect immigration allocations What sector changes mean for skilled worker selection Why labour force participation still supports immigration The broader policy signals for 2026 Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey shows a labour market that

On this page you will find: Overview of the five new Express Entry categories for 2026 Full occupation lists for each new and renewed category Updated eligibility rules and work experience requirements Details on French-language and sector-based draws What the changes mean for candidates in 2026 Canada has unveiled a major overhaul of its Express

Canada has conducted Express Entry Draw Number 397, issuing 391 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 category. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this specialized draw was 169 points. This highly targeted draw demonstrates the government’s continued commitment to filling critical gaps within