Nigerians to benefit as Canada roll out Express Entry pathway for foreign doctors in 2026

Canada is set to introduce a new Express Entry category in early 2026 to help foreign doctors working in the country transition to permanent residence.
The announcement came in a December 8, 2025 news release from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).The move follows persistent physician shortages and is part of broader efforts to stabilise Canada’s health system while attracting high-skilled professionals.IRCC said the new category will target international doctors with at