Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the continuation of invitations with six current categories under Express Entry, based on labour market information and projections and stakeholder input:
- French-language proficiency
- Work experience in healthcare occupations
- Work experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
- Work experience in trade occupations
- Work experience in transport occupations
- Work experience in agriculture and agri-food occupations
Of potential interest to RCC members, the trade occupations category includes heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics, as well as electricians (except industrial and power systems), installers, repairers, and servicers. The agriculture and agri-food category includes retail butchers. The French-language proficiency category could also be of interest. Full eligibility requirements and application instructions are available here, RCC will continue to engage with IRCC to discuss labour market needs at retail. Please reach out to Avery Bruenjes, Director of Regulatory Affairs, at abruenjes@retailcouncil.org with any questions or comments.
