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
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| 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 | 789 | 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 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.
