
How Canada Is Giving Health Workers Multiple Routes Through Express Entry In 2026
Canada has issued 12,391 Express Entry invitations in healthcare-focused draws in 2026, with separate routes and much lower CRS scores for physicians.

Colin R. Singer is a Canadian immigration lawyer who has been in good standing with the Barreau du Québec for more than 35 years. As Founder and Managing Partner of immigration.ca — Canada’s longest-standing online immigration platform, operating since 1994 — he is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost authorities on economic-class and business immigration.
His practice focuses on skilled-worker and business immigration, including the recruitment of international professionals, intra-company transfers, and Canada’s Start-Up Visa program. He advises individuals, families, and corporate clients across healthcare, manufacturing, food services, construction, and technology, and leads immigration.ca’s appeal and advocacy work on behalf of applicants challenging refused visa and immigration decisions.

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