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Canada plans to retire current Express Entry programs, launch replacement

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2026-04-08
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Canada is proposing a major overhaul of its Express Entry system by eliminating the current three programs—Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades—and replacing them with a single, streamlined immigration category.

The reform, outlined in IRCC’s 2026–2028 regulatory plan, aims to simplify requirements and create a more flexible system that better meets diverse labor market needs while being easier for applicants and employers to navigate.

The proposal is still under consultation, with discussions planned for spring 2026. If implemented, it would represent one of the most significant changes to Canada’s high-skilled immigration system since Express Entry was introduced in 2015.
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