French language proficiency (Version 1) - Draws year: 2024
| Date | Draw # | Program | Size | CRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-03 | 329 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 800 | 466 |
| 2024-11-15 | 324 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 800 | 478 |
| 2024-10-10 | 318 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1000 | 444 |
| 2024-09-13 | 314 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1000 | 446 |
| 2024-08-15 | 310 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 2000 | 394 |
| 2024-07-18 | 305 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1800 | 400 |
| 2024-07-08 | 302 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 3200 | 420 |
| 2024-04-24 | 295 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1400 | 410 |
| 2024-03-26 | 291 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 1500 | 388 |
| 2024-02-29 | 287 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 2500 | 336 |
| 2024-02-01 | 282 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 7000 | 365 |
Overview
Starting in 2026, following the Express Entry category reforms introduced in 2025, Canada eliminated "Healthcare occupations (Version 1)" and formally replaced it with "Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2)". Version 1 referred to earlier category-based draws that focused exclusively on traditional healthcare roles, such as physicians, nurses, and medical technicians.
Under the updated framework, Version 2 expanded and modernized the category by retaining key healthcare occupations while adding social services roles, including positions such as social workers and community service professionals, and by updating the eligible NOC codes. Overall, Version 2 represents a broader and more current approach aligned with Canada’s evolving labour market needs across both healthcare and social services sectors.
| Category | Focus | Example NOC codes |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare occupations (Version 1) | Traditional healthcare roles |
NOC 31101 - Specialist physicians NOC 31102 - General practitioners and family physicians NOC 31301 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses NOC 32101 - Licensed practical nurses NOC 32102 - Paramedical occupations |
| Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | Healthcare and social services roles |
NOC 31101 - Specialist physicians NOC 31301 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses NOC 32101 - Licensed practical nurses NOC 41300 - Social workers NOC 42201 - Social and community service workers |