Residency Canada expands Express Entry priority categories New streams for physicians, researchers, and execs, but stricter experience requirements could narrow eligibility iStock.com/Osarieme Eweka Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 05 March 2026 Canada has introduced a new set of priority categories under its Express Entry system, expanding permanent residence opportunities in several targeted sectors while tightening eligibility criteria Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Work Permits Canada hikes TFWP wage thresholds again Immigration Canada moves toward skills-first immigration system Work Permits Ontario employers fined amid ongoing scrutiny of Canada’s TFWP Immigration Canada extends support for skilled refugees