Express Entry PNP draw records the lowest CRS score Of 2026, i.e., the first Express Entry draw of July has brought encouraging news for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence through another Express Entry selection round.

In the latest draw held on July 6, 2026, IRCC issued 534 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program.

To receive an invitation in this draw, candidates were required to meet the following requirements:

  • A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 708; and
  • An Express Entry profile created before 2:49 p.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on June 4, 2026.

Express Entry Draw Summary For 2026

DateDraw TypeCRS Cut-Off ScoreITAs Issued
July 6Provincial Nominee Program708534
June 25Healthcare and social services4754,000
June 24Physicians with Canadian Work Experience223271
June 23Canadian Experience Class5164,000
June 22Provincial Nominee Program730955
May 28French-Language proficiency4094,500
May 27Canadian Experience Class5183,000
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

The July 6 selection round recorded the lowest CRS cut-off score in a Provincial Nominee Program draw during 2026. It was also the lowest score seen in a PNP-specific Express Entry draw since November 25, 2025.

So far, IRCC has conducted 35 Express Entry draws in 2026. Most of this year’s invitations have gone to candidates already living and working in Canada, particularly those with Canadian work experience or a provincial nomination.

Express Entry Draw Types Held In 2026

Draw TypeNumber Of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program13
Canadian Experience Class10
French-Language proficiency6
Physicians with Canadian work experience2
Healthcare and social services2
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience1
Trades1

Provincial Nominee Program draws remain the most frequently held selection rounds this year, followed by Canadian Experience Class and French-language proficiency draws.

Moreover, IRCC has continued using category-based invitations alongside regular Express Entry rounds to meet Canada’s labour market needs and immigration goals.

Invitations Issued Across Draw Types In 2026

Draw TypeITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class41,250
French-Language proficiency30,500
Provincial Nominee Program5,939
Healthcare and social services8,000
Trades3,000
Physicians with Canadian work experience662
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience250

By July 6, IRCC had issued 89,601 Invitations to Apply across all Express Entry draws held in 2026.

The figures show that the Canadian Experience Class continues to receive the largest share of invitations this year, followed by French-language proficiency draws. Provincial Nominee Program candidates have also continued to receive regular invitations, giving provinces an important role in selecting skilled workers who can help meet regional labour market needs.

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