Category: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
Date: February 19, 2026
Source: IRCC Website – Click to see more

On February 19, 2026, a total of 391 invitations were issued to candidates in the Express Entry system whose Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was set at 169. This round specifically targeted physicians with Canadian work experience, reflecting an ongoing effort to address skilled labor shortages in the medical field.

The tie-breaking rule for this draw was applied to profiles submitted before January 03, 2026, at 03:25:14 UTC. This means that if multiple candidates had the same CRS score, priority was given based on the submission date and time of their Express Entry profiles.