Canada plans to change its Express Entry immigration program in 2026. They will add a new category for leaders and innovators while keeping the current categories for important job fields.
Canada plans to change its immigration system in 2026. The government wants to update the Express Entry program to better meet the country’s job market needs. They aim to bring in skilled workers who can help the economy grow now and in the future.
One major change is adding a new category. This category focuses on people who lead and create new ideas. It targets senior managers, skilled military workers from partner countries, and scientists or researchers. These workers can help Canada compete globally and bring fresh talent to key industries.
The government plans to keep the existing categories but might make some changes. These categories now focus on long-term job shortages in areas like healthcare, farming, technology, trades, and education. They want to know if the focus should stay on workers inside Canada, such as students or temporary workers, or those outside the country.
There is also a focus on supporting French-speaking workers outside Quebec. Candidates must show good French language skills to help Francophone communities grow.
Canada is thinking about changing the rules for who can apply under these categories. They might require workers to have more work experience — maybe one year instead of six months — to make sure applicants have strong skills.
For some jobs like healthcare and trades, Canada may give priority to those who already have Canadian work experience. This helps workers fit in faster and makes it easier for employers to hire skilled people.
Canada wants to hear from businesses about which job areas need the most workers. This includes farming, healthcare, technology, trades, education, and even transportation. The transportation sector was removed in 2025, but Canada is asking if it should come back because of worker shortages.
Canada is asking the public and organizations to share their thoughts on these changes before September 3, 2025. People can take part through an online survey. Their feedback will help decide the final rules for Express Entry in 2026.
These updates show Canada’s plan to balance short-term job needs with long-term growth. By attracting leaders and skilled workers, Canada hopes to build a stronger economy. Continuing to focus on critical jobs and French-speaking workers will help fill current gaps.
Canada’s new plan aims to create a smarter, more competitive workforce that benefits everyone.
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