Canada’s immigration landscape is set to evolve with proposed changes to the Express Entry system. The government is considering three new occupation categories to address labor shortages and drive economic growth.
New Categories:
1. Leadership Roles: Canada seeks experienced professionals to lead organizations, manage teams, and drive innovation. This category includes senior managers in various fields, such as:
– Government and public administration
– Finance and business services
– Healthcare and education
Senior Managers
The relevant NOC codes under Senior Managers are
– 00011: Senior government managers and officials (TEER 0)
– 00012: Senior managers in finance, communications, and business services (TEER 0)
– 00013: Senior manager…
[11:32, 8/18/2025] Hodophiles Xplore Visas: The relevant NOC codes under this category will be*Scientists & Researchers
– 21100: Physicists and astronomers (TEER 1)
– 21101: Chemists (TEER 1)
– 21211: Data scientists (TEER 1)
– 21110: Biologists and related scientists (TEER 1)
– 41400: Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants, and program officers (TEER 1)
3. Military Personnel: Canada aims to welcome skilled military officers and specialized members to support national security. This category includes:
– Commissioned officers
– Specialized members of the armed forces.
The relevant NOC codes under this category are- 40042: Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (TEER 0)
– 42102: Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces (TEER 2)
– 43204: Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces (TEER 3)
– 44200: Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces (TEER 4)
Hodophiles Xplore Visas: These new categories will complement existing priorities, such as healthcare, teaching, skilled trades, STEM, and agriculture. The proposed changes are currently under public consultation, and the final list of occupations will be announced later.
By introducing these new categories, Canada’s Express Entry system will become more targeted and responsive to labor market needs, providing opportunities for skilled professionals to contribute to the country’s growth and development.
