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Express Entry Draw #373 : IRCC Issues 2,500 ITAs to Healthcare Professionals

IRCC Issues Thousands of Invitations to Healthcare Professionals in Latest Express Entry Draw

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    IRCC Conducts Express Entry Draw #373, Issues 2,500 ITAs to Healthcare Workers

    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again prioritized healthcare professionals in its latest Express Entry round on October 15th, inviting 2,500 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence under the Healthcare and Social Services category.

    The recent draw that took place on October 14, 2025, cements the federal government’s continued policy of giving the provinces and territories the authority to address regional labor needs through specific immigration channels.

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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Results: Rounds of invitations

    • Healthcare and social services occupations
    • Number of ITAs: 2,500
    • Date and time of round: October 15, 2025 15:55:18 UTC
    • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 472
    • Tie-breaking rule: May 12, 2025 at 23:17:30 UTC

    If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

    Invitations to apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program may be issued through this round of invitations.

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    October 14 Express Entry Draw Results

    According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the applicants required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) level of 778 or above for them to be invited during this particular draw. It was the applicants who had created their Express Entry profile before the time of July 17, 2025, 7:58 p.m. UTC.

    This was the 19th PNP-centric draw of the year 2025, testifying to the program’s dominant position in the overall immigration strategy of Canada. And, the third Express Entry draw of the month, after the October 1st and October 6th draws.

    October Draw Activity

    The healthcare draw is the fourth round held in October, following:
    • A Provincial Nominee Program draw on October 14
    • A French language proficiency draw on October 6
    • A Canadian Experience Class draw on October 1
    Together, these frequent rounds reflect IRCC’s active efforts to meet Canada’s immigration targets and maintain a steady flow of skilled newcomers into key sectors.
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    Total Express Entry ITAs for 2025

    Following the latest draw, the total of ITAs issued under Express Entry for 2025 has come to 74,183.

    Collectively, the total depicts the continuous pattern towards Canada’s aggressive immigration targets and strategy to prioritize human capital and even labour market requirements for selected sectors.

    Category-Based Draws for 2025 up to Now

    Express Entry for 2025 has seen draws in several of its higher-priority streams. Draw breakdown is below:

    The draws are now divided as follows:

    • PNP : 19 draws
    • CEC : 10 drawings
    • French-language skills : 6 draws
    • Healthcare and social services : 5 draws
    • Education: 2 draw
    • Trade Occupations : 1
    When looking at total ITAs issued across streams, French-language draws and CEC rounds lead the pack, followed closely by healthcare and PNP streams.

    Healthcare-Specific Rounds in 2025

    The August 19 draw was the latest in a series of healthcare draws this year. Earlier rounds were:

    • July 22: 4,000 invitations, CRS 475.
    • June 4: 500 invitations, CRS 504.
    • May 2: 500 invitations, CRS 510.
    By announcing progressively larger rounds of draws for health care and social work, Canada is ensuring its commitment to meet the critical gaps in employees at hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.

    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025

    Below is a snapshot of all Express Entry draws conducted so far this year:
    • French language proficiency: 30,000
    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) : 21,850
    • Healthcare and social services occupations 10,000
    • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) : 7583
    • Education Professionals 3,500
    • Trade occupations (Version 2) 1,250
    Draw Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    373 October 15 Healthcare Professionals 2,500 472
    372 October 14 PNP 345 778
    371 October 06 French language proficiency 4,500 432
    370 October 01 CEC 1,000 534
    369 September 29 PNP 291 855
    368 September 18 Trade occupations 1,250 505
    367 September 17 Education occupations 2,500 462
    366 September 15 PNP 228 746
    365 September 04 French language proficiency 4,500 446
    364 September 03 CEC 1,000 534
    363 September 02 PNP 249 772
    362 August 19 Healthcare and social services 2,500 470
    361 August 18 PNP 192 800
    360 August 08 French language proficiency 2,500 481
    359 August 07 CEC 1,000 534
    358 August 06 PNP 225 739
    357 July 22 Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) 4,000 475
    356 July 21 PNP 202 788
    355 July 08 CEC 3,000 518
    354 July 07 PNP 356 750
    353 June 26 CEC 3,000 521
    352 June 23 PNP 503 742
    351 June 12 CEC 3,000 529
    350 June 10 Provincial Nominee Program 125 784
    349 June 04 Healthcare and social services 500 504
    348 June 02 PNP 277 726
    347 May 13 CEC 500 547
    346 May 12 PNP 511 706
    345 May 02 Healthcare and social Services Occupations 500 510
    344 May 01 Education Professionals 1,000 479
    343 April 28 PNP 421 727
    342 April 14 PNP 825 764
    341 March 21 French language 7,500 379
    340 March 17 PNP 536 736
    339 March 06 French language 4,500 410
    338 March 03 PNP 725 667
    337 February 19 French language 6,500 428
    336 February 17 PNP 646 750
    335 February 05 CEC 4,000 521
    334 February 04 PNP 455 802
    333 January 23 CEC 4,000 527
    332 January 8 CEC 1,350 542
    331 January 7 PNP 471 793

    As of October 15, a total of 74,183 ITAs have been issued through the Express Entry system in 2025.

    Express Entry Draw Reports

    Number of Express Entry Draws by Category This Year:

    The Provincial Nominee Program category of the Express Entry categories leads the trend with the highest number of 14 rounds, followed by the Canadian Experience Class with 8 rounds. Also, IRCC has conducted 3 rounds each for French-speaking candidates and healthcare professionals. A single draw was also held for individuals in the education sector.

    Draw Type Number of Draws
    Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) 14
    Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 8
    French-language proficiency 4
    Healthcare and social services 3
    Education 1

    The trend since June 10, 2025, reveals a pattern of alternating draws between PNP and CEC categories roughly every two weeks. Additionally, healthcare-focused draws have taken place monthly since May, reflecting IRCC’s commitment to addressing sector-specific shortages in Canada’s healthcare system.

    Key Points

    • PNP Dominance - With 17 draws this year, PNP remains the most frequent selection category, showing strong provincial influence in Canada’s immigration targets
    • CEC Still Going Strong - There are nine rounds total being held aside for candidates with Canadian work experience, leaving doors open to temporary workers and recent graduates.
    • French-Language Opportunities - Draws for French-speaking candidates are granting thousands of ITAs, aligning with Canada’s bilingualism goals.
    • Sector-Specific Offers - Special immigration rounds specifically for education and healthcare professionals reaffirm Canada's intentions to tackle labor shortages in critical areas.
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    Current Express Entry Trends and Category Breakdown

    With the latest draw, the healthcare and social services category now joins a growing list of specialized selection categories implemented this year. The distribution of draws in 2025 highlights a more nuanced approach to selecting candidates who meet Canada’s urgent labour and demographic needs.

    Draw Type Number of Draws
    Provincial Nominee Program 7
    French-language proficiency 3
    Canadian Experience Class 3
    Education 1
    Healthcare and social services 1

    Focus on Healthcare Professionals

    This latest round marks the fifth healthcare-focused draw of the year and the second-largest of its kind in 2025—tying with the August 19 draw and only surpassed by the July 22 selection, which invited 4,000 candidates.

    In total 10,000 invitations have been issued to healthcare professionals so far this year. The healthcare stream continues to rank among the top three categories in terms of total Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued under the Express Entry system in 2025.

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    Changing Priority of Canada's Express Entry System

    The draw pattern for this year indicates the shift in the preference of IRCC for targeted streams rather than all-program rounds. This allows the government to respond to very specific talent gaps, especially where talent gaps are most acute, like healthcare, education, and the skilled trades.

    At the same time, Provincial Nominee Programs remain a cornerstone of Canada’s immigration policy, allowing provinces to attract and retain newcomers who can fill critical regional gaps. The addition of category-based selection draws for French-speaking candidates and sector-focused professionals ensures that immigration continues to align with Canada’s bilingual and economic goals.

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    A Step Forward for Skilled Immigration

    The continued emphasis on healthcare and essential service workers reflects Canada’s long-term strategy to strengthen its public health infrastructure and meet workforce shortages nationwide. By targeting professionals from this field, IRCC aims to ensure both economic stability and community well-being.

    For skilled workers aspiring to move to Canada, these trends highlight the importance of aligning their profiles with Canada’s priority sectors and staying informed about future Express Entry rounds.

    Stay tuned for future updates on Express Entry draws and immigration news.

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