The Canadian healthcare workforce has experienced remarkable expansion, with a 114.8% increase in health occupations from 1998 to 2024, adding 898,000 jobs. Despite this growth, which outpaces other sectors at 3% annually, the industry faces significant challenges. With 17.9% of health workers aged 55 or older in 2024, the sector increasingly relies on immigration to sustain its workforce. Recent data shows immigrants and non-permanent residents comprise nearly 24% of young healthcare workers in certain roles, highlighting their crucial contribution to maintaining healthcare services.