Overview

• IRCC’s draft lists senior managers, researchers and scientists, and allied military personnel as priority categories for Express Entry in 2026
• Existing streams for Francophone immigration outside Quebec and sectors facing labour shortages in healthcare, trades, education, STEM and agriculture would continue
• Public feedback is open through Sept. 3, with policy decisions set to align with the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan in late fall
• Revisions could affect Post-Graduation Work Permit field-of-study eligibility, with IRCC announcing eligible fields in early 2026
• Stakeholders are asked whether Express Entry should prioritize skilled temporary residents in Canada or focus on recruiting talent from abroad