Canada invites physicians through a new Express Entry draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued another round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
In the latest draw, the department invited 271 candidates under the Physicians With Canadian Work Experience category.
To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 223; and
- Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 6:13 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on May 31, 2026.
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2026
| Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-Off Score | ITAs Issued |
| June 24 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 223 | 271 |
| June 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 4,000 |
| June 22 | Provincial Nominee Program | 730 | 955 |
| May 28 | French-Language proficiency | 409 | 4,500 |
| May 27 | Canadian Experience Class | 518 | 3,000 |
| May 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 805 | 334 |
| May 11 | Provincial Nominee Program | 798 | 380 |
| April 29 | French-Language proficiency | 400 | 4,000 |
| April 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 514 | 2,000 |
| April 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 795 | 473 |
| April 15 | French-Language proficiency | 419 | 4,000 |
| April 14 | Canadian Experience Class | 515 | 2,000 |
| April 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 786 | 324 |
| April 2 | Trades | 477 | 3,000 |
| March 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 2,250 |
| March 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
| March 18 | French-Language proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| March 4 | French-Language proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| March 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 4,000 |
| March 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
| February 20 | Healthcare and social services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian work experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French-Language proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
This draw marked the 33rd Express Entry selection round of 2026. It was also the second draw this year aimed specifically at physicians with Canadian work experience.
The latest round highlights Canada’s continued efforts to support the healthcare sector by selecting qualified medical professionals already contributing to the country’s workforce.
Express Entry Draw Trends In 2026
Most Express Entry invitations issued this year have gone to candidates who are already living and working in Canada. Provincial nominees and candidates with Canadian work experience have remained key priorities throughout 2026.
The following table shows the breakdown of Express Entry draw types conducted this year:
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 12 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 10 |
| French-Language proficiency | 6 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 2 |
| Healthcare and social services | 1 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
| Trades | 1 |
Total Invitations Issued In 2026
IRCC has issued 85,067 invitations through Express Entry so far in 2026 across several categories.
The largest share of invitations has gone to Canadian Experience Class candidates, followed by French-speaking candidates.
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 41,250 |
| French-Language proficiency | 30,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 5,405 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4,000 |
| Trades | 3,000 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 662 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 250 |
As Canada continues to address labour shortages in important sectors, healthcare professionals remain an important part of the country’s immigration plans. The latest physician-focused draw provides another pathway for qualified medical workers with Canadian experience to move toward permanent residence.
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