By The Canadian Press
Feb 18, 2026 | 10:33 AM
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab is adding three new permanent residency streams to Canada’s express entry program that cover a variety of professions, including researchers and military personnel.
The new streams are also open to senior managers with Canadian work experience and are part of what Diab calls a federal strategy to attract “top talent” to the country.
The transport sector is also being targeted with express entry for pilots, aircraft mechanics and inspectors.
There will be a new stream for foreign military applicants who have been recruited by the Canadian Armed Forces to serve as doctors, nurses and pilots.