Targeted immigration measures to boost Canada’s supply of doctors
In support of the Budget 2025 commitment to fill critical labour gaps with high-skilled talent, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, today announced new measures to support Canada’s health care system by making the path to permanent residence simpler for international doctors.
By CAN·MIGRATE Editorial·Reviewed by Licensed Immigration Consultant·Published July 18, 2026·1 min read

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