Canada invites CEC candidates in a new Express Entry draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw and issued new invitations to apply (ITAs).

In this draw, 2,000 ITAs were issued to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

To be eligible for this round, candidates needed to meet the following requirements:

  • A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 514; and
  • Created an Express Entry profile before 2:18 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on September 24, 2025.

Overview Of Express Entry Draws In 2026

Draw DateDraw TypeCRS Cut-Off ScoreITAs Issued
April 28Canadian Experience Class5142,000
April 27Provincial Nominee Program795473
April 15French-Language proficiency4194,000
April 13Provincial Nominee Program786324
April 2Trades 4773,000
March 31Canadian Experience Class5092,250
March 30Provincial Nominee Program802356
March 18French-Language proficiency3934,000
March 17Canadian Experience Class5074,000
March 16Provincial Nominee Program742362
March 5Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience429250
March 4French-Language proficiency3975,500
March 3Canadian Experience Class5084,000
March 2Provincial Nominee Program 710264
February 20Healthcare and social services4674,000
February 19Physicians with Canadian work experience169391
February 17Canadian Experience Class5086,000
February 16Provincial Nominee Program789279
February 6French-Language proficiency4008,500
February 3Provincial Nominee Program749423
January 21Canadian Experience Class5096,000
January 20Provincial Nominee Program746681
January 7Canadian Experience Class5118,000
January 5Provincial Nominee Program711574

This draw is the ninth one held under the Canadian Experience Class in 2026. It is also the twenty-fourth Express Entry draw this year.

So far in 2026, IRCC has focused mainly on candidates already living in Canada. These include those with Canadian work experience and provincial nominations.

Draw Types Held This Year

Draw TypeNumber Of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program9
Canadian Experience Class8
French-Language proficiency4
Physicians with Canadian work experience1
Healthcare and social services1
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience1
Trades1

Up to now, IRCC has issued a total of 67,627 ITAs in 2026 across different categories.

Total ITAs Issued By Category

Draw TypeITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class34,250
French-Language proficiency22,000
Healthcare and social services4,000
Provincial Nominee Program3,736
Trades3,000
Physicians with Canadian work experience391
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience250

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