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Canada Invites 271 Physicians Through Express Entry Draw

Canada Invites 271 Physicians Through Express Entry Draw

Canada Invites 271 Physicians Through Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another targeted Express Entry draw, issuing 271 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to physicians with Canadian work experience seeking permanent residence.

The draw was held on June 24, 2026, and specifically targeted physicians who have gained professional experience in Canada. Candidates invited in this round were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 223 and must have created their Express Entry profile before 6:13 p.m. UTC on May 31, 2026.

Latest Draw Details 

  • Draw Date: June 24, 2026
  • Draw Type: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience
  • Number of Invitations: 271
  • Minimum CRS Score Required: 223

Express Entry Draws List 2026

DateDraw TypeMinimum CRSNumber of ITAs
June 24Physicians with Canadian Work Experience 223271
June 23Canadian Experience Class 5164,000
June 22Provincial Nominee Program 730955
May 28French Language Proficiency4094,500
May 27Canadian Experience Class5183,000
May 25Provincial Nominee Program805334
May 11Provincial Nominee Program798380
April 29French Language Proficiency4004,000
April 28Canadian Experience Class5142,000
April 27Provincial Nominee Program795473
April 15French Language Proficiency 4194,000
April 14Canadian Experience Class5152,000
April 13Provincial Nominee Program789324
April 2Trades4773,000
March 31Canadian Experience Class5092,250
March 30Provincial Nominee Program802356
March 18French Language Proficiency3934,000
March 17Canadian Experience Class5074,000
March 16Provincial Nominee Program742362
March 5 Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience429250
March 4French Language Proficiency3975,500
March 3Canadian Experience Class5084,000
March 2Provincial Nominee Program 710264
February 20Healthcare and social services4674,000
February 19 Physicians with Canadian work experience169391
February 17Canadian Experience Class5086,000
February 16Provincial Nominee Program789279
February 6French Language Proficiency4008,500
February 3Provincial Nominee Program749423
January 21Canadian Experience Class5096,000
January 20Provincial Nominee Program746681
January 7Canadian Experience Class5118,000
January 5Provincial Nominee Program711574

This marks the second Express Entry draw in 2026 dedicated to physicians with Canadian work experience, highlighting Canada’s continued focus on addressing healthcare workforce shortages and retaining skilled medical professionals already contributing to the country’s healthcare system.

Recent Express Entry Activity

The physicians-focused draw follows several major Express Entry rounds conducted throughout June, including:

  • June 23, 2026: Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw – 4,000 ITAs issued with a CRS cut-off score of 516.
  • June 22, 2026: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw – 955 ITAs issued with a CRS cut-off score of 730.

Throughout 2026, IRCC has continued prioritizing candidates with Canadian work experience, provincial nominations, French-language proficiency, and skills in sectors facing labour shortages.

Express Entry Draw Trends in 2026

To date, IRCC has conducted 33 Express Entry draws in 2026. The distribution of draws includes:

  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 12 draws
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 10 draws
  • French-Language Proficiency: 6 draws
  • Physicians with Canadian Work Experience: 2 draws
  • Healthcare and Social Services: 1 draw
  • Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience: 1 draw
  • Trades: 1 draw

More Than 85,000 Invitations Issued in 2026

So far in 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 85,067 Invitations to Apply through Express Entry. The majority have been issued through Canadian Experience Class and French-language proficiency draws.

Breakdown of ITAs issued in 2026: 

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 41,250 ITAs
  • French-Language Proficiency: 30,500 ITAs
  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 5,405 ITAs
  • Healthcare and Social Services: 4,000 ITAs
  • Trades: 3,000 ITAs
  • Physicians with Canadian Work Experience: 662 ITAs
  • Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience: 250 ITAs

Canada’s immigration strategy in 2026 continues to emphasize retaining skilled workers already living and working in the country while supporting critical sectors such as healthcare. The latest physician-focused draw demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening Canada’s healthcare system through targeted immigration pathways.

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