In February 2026, Canada’s Immigration Minister announced a fresh set of Express Entry categories for the year, including a brand-new category for foreign-trained doctors with Canadian work experience. It’s a reminder that Canada’s Express Entry draws haven’t run on a simple first-come, first-served basis for a while now — a real share of invitations go to candidates matched against categories the Minister sets, based on labour-market need, not just to whoever has the highest overall ranking score. Understanding how that actually works changes how you should read your own chances.…
Saving spaces for a new Canadian immigration program/pathway
