Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently invited 4,000 candidates through the Express Entry system, specifically targeting the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
These candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 508 and had to create an Express Entry profile before 10:35 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on June 24, 2025.
Today’s draw marks the fourth CEC draw and the twelfth Express Entry selection of the year. CEC draws in 2026 have consistently seen larger draw sizes, resulting in lower CRS cut-off scores.
Summary of Express Entry draws in 2026
| Draw date | Draw Type | CRS cut-off score | ITAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 | French-Language proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| March 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 4,000 |
| March 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
| February 20 | Healthcare and social services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian work experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French-Language proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
IRCC has issued a total of 39,112 ITAs in 2026, with Canadian Experience Class candidates receiving the highest number of invitations.
The focus of Express Entry draws this year has been on candidates within Canada, particularly those with provincial nominations and Canadian work experience.
Types of Express Entry draws in 2026
- Provincial Nominee Program: 5 draws
- Canadian Experience Class: 4 draws
- French-Language proficiency: 2 draws
- Physicians with Canadian work experience: 1 draw
- Healthcare and social services: 1 draw
