Canada holds another provincial nominee Express Entry draw, i.e., Canada has conducted another Express Entry draw focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 334 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest selection round.

This marks the second consecutive Provincial Nominee Program draw held by Canada in May 2026.

Candidates needed to meet two key requirements to receive an invitation in this draw:

  • A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 805; and
  • An Express Entry profile created before 6:16 p.m. UTC on October 16, 2025.

Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2026

DateDraw TypeCRS Cut-Off ScoreITAs Issued
May 25Provincial Nominee Program805334
May 11Provincial Nominee Program798380
April 29French-Language proficiency4004,000
April 28Canadian Experience Class5142,000
April 27Provincial Nominee Program795473
April 15French-Language proficiency4194,000
April 14Canadian Experience Class5152,000
April 13Provincial Nominee Program786324
April 2Trades4773,000
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 Program710264
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

Canada Continues Focusing On In-Canada Candidates

The latest draw became the 28th Express Entry selection round of 2026 and only the second draw held during May.

So far this year, IRCC has largely focused on candidates already living and working in Canada.

This includes:

  • Provincial Nominee Program candidates
  • Canadian Experience Class applicants
  • Candidates with Canadian work experience

The federal government has also continued holding targeted category-based draws to meet labour market needs.

Express Entry Draw Types Held In 2026

Draw TypeNumber Of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program11
Canadian Experience Class8
French-Language proficiency5
Physicians with Canadian work experience1
Healthcare and social services1
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience1
Trades1

Total Invitations Issued In 2026

IRCC has issued 72,341 invitations through Express Entry in 2026 so far.

Most invitations have gone to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class and French-language categories.

Here is the full breakdown:

Draw TypeITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class34,250
French-Language proficiency26,000
Provincial Nominee Program4,450
Healthcare and social services4,000
Trades3,000
Physicians with Canadian work experience391
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience250

Canada continues using Express Entry draws to target candidates who can help fill labour shortages and support the country’s economic immigration goals in 2026.

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