Easier access to permanent residence for physicians in Canada to help address doctor shortages

Date Announced:

September 23, 2022

Overview:

Minister Fraser announced that IRCC is exempting physicians, who work in a fee-for-service model with public health authorities, from current requirements. This change recognizes the unique employment model used in Canada’s health care system, and will provide physicians with access to Canada’s economic permanent residence programs. This will mean that a greater number of those physicians already here and filling crucial vacancies in our health care sector can remain here permanently.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Guidelines and rule changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Economic migrants

    Keywords:

    doctor shortages; fee-for-service model; permanent residence; physicians

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/09/easier-access-to-permanent-residence-for-physicians-in-canada-to-help-address-doctor-shortages.html

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