Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 399 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates nominated under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Candidates invited in this draw were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 731. Additionally, only those who had created their Express Entry profile before 7:18 a.m. (UTC) on October 18, 2025, were considered.
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: December 15, 2025
- Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of Invitations: 399
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 731
Express Entry Draws List
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| December 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 399 | 731 |
| December 11 | Healthcare and Social Service | 1,000 | 476 |
| December 10 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,000 | 520 |
| December 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,123 | 729 |
| November 28 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 408 |
| November 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 531 |
| November 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 777 | 699 |
| November 14 | Healthcare and Social Service | 3,500 | 462 |
| November 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| November 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 714 | 738 |
| October 29 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| October 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 2,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French Language Proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French Language Proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French Language Proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
This was the fourth Express Entry draw held in December, following a healthcare and social services occupation draw on December 11, the largest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw in the last 16 months on December 10, and the largest PNP-specific draw of the year on December 8.
So far this year, IRCC has issued a total of 106,998 ITAs through the Express Entry system, reflecting Canada’s continued focus on meeting labour market and regional immigration needs.
Express Entry trends in 2025
Express Entry draws in 2025 have been largely focused on Provincial Nominee Program candidates, indicating the growing importance of provincial nominations in securing Canadian permanent residence. Alongside PNP draws, IRCC has also invited candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), French-language proficiency category, and other priority occupation streams.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 23 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 14 |
| French-language proficiency | 8 |
| Healthcare and social services | 6 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
ITAs issued by category so far this year
A significant number of invitations have gone to French-speaking candidates and CEC applicants, highlighting Canada’s focus on in-demand skills and bilingual talent.
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| French-language proficiency | 42,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 30,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 13,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 9,775 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
