Posted on August 28 2025
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In a move to attract talent where it’s needed most, Canada is ramping up its focus on category-based Express Entry draws for the rest of 2025. According to an official report, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has laid out a clear roadmap prioritising occupations in healthcare, education, and skilled trades.
This targeted approach is part of Canada’s broader effort to align immigration with labour market needs and support long-term growth. For skilled Indian professionals in these fields, this opens up more opportunities to receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence.
Here’s a look at the ITA allocation for these categories in 2025:
Category |
Total ITAs in 2025 |
ITAs Issued So Far |
Remaining ITAs for 2025 |
Healthcare |
8,000 |
7,500 |
500 |
Education |
3,000 |
1,000 |
2,000 |
Trades |
3,300 |
0 |
3,300 |
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Canada has issued a total of 55,820 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Express Entry system as of August 2025, and there’s still more to come. With category-based draws continuing throughout the year, applicants in priority sectors like education, healthcare, and skilled trades still have plenty of opportunities.
The IRCC’s structured invitation calendar, shared with provinces and territories, is expected to bring more predictability to the process. This approach supports Canada's 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan and helps applicants align their submissions with upcoming draws.
If you’re planning to immigrate to Canada, now is the time to get your profile ready. Focus on:
With Canada’s Express Entry system continuing to issue invitations throughout the rest of 2025, Indian professionals still have a great chance to apply.
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