Canada has resumed healthcare-specific Express Entry draws, the first of its kind since July, signaling the country’s ongoing effort to address workforce shortages in the sector. On November 20, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3,000 candidates under this targeted category. The draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 463.
Also Read 3,000 ITAs in Latest Express Entry Draw Focused on Healthcare
This draw is part of a busy week for Express Entry, with two additional draws held for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates on November 19 and 18, respectively.
Draw Details
- Date: November 20, 2024
- Category: Healthcare occupations
- Invitations Issued: 3,000
- Minimum CRS Score: 463
Rising Immigration Targets
Canada’s updated Immigration Levels Plan aims to admit 124,680 Express Entry candidates next year. Over 82,000 of these will belong to the newly created In-Canada Focus category, prioritizing candidates already in Canada through programs like the CEC, while 41,700 spots will focus on key economic priorities in high-demand fields.
Canada’s Express Entry system remains pivotal in attracting skilled workers, addressing labor shortages, and ensuring economic growth.
Also Read
- New Express Entry Draw of the Month Invites PNP Candidates for PRIn its latest Express Entry draw on 21st July, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has invited a total of 202 candidates to apply for
- Alberta Steps Up Immigration Efforts to Address Skilled Labour ShortagesAlberta is continuing its efforts to address increasing labour market demands by extending invitations to skilled foreign workers through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).
- Four Canadian Cities Among World’s Best for StudentsCanada continues to cement its global reputation as a top destination for international education, with four of its cities earning prestigious spots in the QS
- Shifting Timelines : How IRCC Processing Times Have Evolved Since July 2024In the past year, Canada’s immigration processing times have undergone significant changes across various immigration pathways. From permanent residence to temporary visas and citizenship services,
- Manitoba Temporarily Suspends Employer Services Applications Under PNP Until August 2025The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has announced a short-term suspension on new Employer Services application intake, effective from July 4, 2025. This pause is
