Canada’s healthcare system faces a critical breaking point as a severe shortage of medical professionals leads to deadly patient wait times. With over 74,000 Canadians dying on healthcare waitlists since 2018, experts argue that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) must expedite Healthcare Express Entry Draws to address the 143,695 job vacancies in the sector. While the program has invited approximately 15,850 healthcare professionals since June 2023, the pace falls drastically short of the tens of thousands needed. Foreign-trained professionals face additional hurdles, including credential recognition barriers and language requirements, further complicating efforts to alleviate the crisis.
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