The federal government announced Monday that Canada will open a new express permanent residency program for international doctors next year.

Immigration Minister Lena Diab said the program will be open to physicians in Canada on temporary work permits who have been working in relevant jobs for at least one of the past three years.

“This dedicated Express Entry category, along with the reserved federal admission spaces for provinces and territories will help bring in and keep practice-ready doctors, so people across Canada can get the care they need,” Diab stated in a release.

Doctors who qualify for express entry will be invited to apply in early 2026.

Diab said provinces and territories will be able to nominate up to 5,000 international doctors for work permits that will be processed

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