{"id":1055,"date":"2025-12-10T13:38:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sehliglobal.ca\/news\/?p=1055"},"modified":"2025-12-10T13:38:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:38:54","slug":"new-express-entry-program-to-bring-more-doctors-to-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sehliglobal.ca\/news\/2025\/12\/10\/new-express-entry-program-to-bring-more-doctors-to-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"New Express Entry Program to Bring More Doctors to Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On\u00a0<strong>December 8, 2025<\/strong>, the Canadian government \u2014 via IRCC \u2014 announced new immigration measures aimed at increasing the supply of physicians across Canada. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s Included in the New Plan<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A New Express Entry Category<\/strong><br \/>\nIRCC will create a dedicated Express Entry stream for international doctors who have worked in Canada for at least\u00a0<strong>one year<\/strong>\u00a0(or equivalent) during the past three years \u2014 provided their experience is in an eligible medical occupation. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<br \/>\nInvitations under this new stream are expected to begin in\u00a0<strong>early 2026<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>5,000 Reserved Permanent-Residence Spaces for Doctors<\/strong><br \/>\nThe government will set aside\u00a0<strong>5,000 federal admission spaces<\/strong>, exclusively for provinces and territories to nominate licensed doctors who hold job offers. These spots are in\u00a0<em>addition<\/em>\u00a0to the existing annual allocations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster Work Permits for Nominated Doctors<\/strong><br \/>\nPhysicians who receive a provincial or territorial nomination will benefit from expedited work-permit processing \u2014 within\u00a0<strong>14 days<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 allowing them to practise while their permanent-residence application is being processed. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These steps are part of a broader strategy \u2014 the International Talent Attraction Strategy \u2014 aiming to help address critical labour shortages in Canada\u2019s health-care system by giving internationally trained doctors a clearer, faster pathway to permanent residence. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Matters<\/h2>\n<p>According to IRCC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Immigration now accounts for nearly\u00a0<strong>100% of Canada\u2019s labour-force growth<\/strong>, underscoring the country\u2019s growing reliance on internationally trained professionals to fill workforce gaps. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>In 2024, a substantial number of Canadians \u2014 including about 17% of adults and 11% of children and youth \u2014 reported\u00a0<strong>not having a regular health-care provider<\/strong>, highlighting the urgency of boosting the physician workforce. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By offering a dedicated pathway for doctors already working in Canada \u2014 and streamlining the process for those nominated by provinces \u2014 the government hopes to help stabilize and strengthen access to medical care, particularly in areas facing shortages. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s Ahead \u2014 And What to Keep in Mind<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The new Express Entry category applies only to doctors with recent Canadian work experience. This means those currently abroad will likely need to secure a job offer and provincial nomination under the reserved spaces to benefit. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Even after receiving permanent residence, physicians must still meet\u00a0<strong>provincial\/territorial licensing and credential-recognition requirements<\/strong>\u00a0before they can practise \u2014 immigration status alone doesn\u2019t guarantee licensure. (<a title=\"Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada's supply ...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2025\/12\/targeted-immigration-measures-to-boost-canadas-supply-of-doctors.html?utm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765459026990000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Z9yoK7--uVumPt0wmCSCy\">Canada<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The success of the policy will depend on collaboration between federal immigration authorities, provincial licensing bodies and health-care stakeholders \u2014 including how effectively nominated doctors can be integrated into the medical workforce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What\u2019s at Stake<\/h2>\n<p>With these changes, Canada is making one of its\u00a0<strong>boldest pushes yet<\/strong>\u00a0to attract and retain international medical talent. By fast-tracking permanent residence and streamlining the path for internationally trained physicians, the government aims to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Address chronic doctor shortages \u2014 especially in underserved or rural regions.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen the overall stability and quality of health-care delivery nationwide.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the burden on temporary staffing and improve access to long-term care for patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For foreign-trained doctors already working in Canada \u2014 or those considering relocation \u2014 the new measures offer\u00a0<strong>clearer, faster, and more predictable pathways<\/strong>\u00a0to long-term integration. As invitations under the new Express Entry category begin in 2026, many eyes will be on how quickly and effectively this initiative leads to real improvements in access to care.<\/p>\n<h2>Need Help With These New Pathways?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"4052\">If you&#8217;re a physician planning to immigrate to Canada \u2014 or already working here and exploring your PR options \u2014 our licensed consultants at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sehliglobal.ca\/\"><strong data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4029\">Sehli Global Visa Consultant<\/strong><\/a> are here to guide you.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Sehli Global<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4299\"><strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"166\">Phone:<\/strong> +1 (289) 752-4340<br data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"187\" \/><strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"197\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"217\">info@sehliglobal.ca<\/a><br data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\" \/><strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"233\">WhatsApp:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.link\/2kxy9f\">+1 (289) 752-4340<\/a><br data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"254\" \/><strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"284\">Join Our WhatsApp Channel:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Vb6PZAR4NVinHrWqCa33\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"338\">https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Vb6PZAR4NVinHrWqCa33<\/a><br data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"341\" \/><strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"353\">Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sehliglobal.ca\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"381\">https:\/\/www.sehliglobal.ca\/<\/a><br data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"384\" \/><strong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"408\">Book an Appointment:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sehliglobal.ca\/book-an-appointment\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"456\">https:\/\/www.sehliglobal.ca\/book-an-appointment\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On\u00a0December 8, 2025, the Canadian government \u2014 via IRCC \u2014 announced new immigration measures aimed at increasing the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1056,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1055","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration-news","article","has-background","has-excerpt","has-avatar","has-author","has-date","has-comment-count","has-category-meta","has-read-more","has-post-media","thumbnail-"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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