India, Aug. 28 -- Canada is looking for skilled professionals in healthcare, STEM, trades, education and other sectors to help fill labor shortages, with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) again highlighting the occupations it is targeting through Express Entry.

In a post on X, IRCC said Canada is seeking experienced professionals in healthcare and social services, trades, education, science and technology, transportation and French-language occupations. It also highlighted physicians, researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience.

IRCC's current category-based Express Entry system includes nine categories: French-language proficiency; healthcare and social services; STEM; trades; education; transport; p...