Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category.
The June 23, 2026 draw required applicants to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 516. Candidates also needed to have created their Express Entry profile before April 14, 2026, at 12:03 a.m. UTC to receive an invitation.
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: June 23, 2026
- Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class
- Number of Invitations: 4,000
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 516
Express Entry Draws List 2026
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| June 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 4,000 |
| June 22 | Provincial Nominee Program | 730 | 955 |
| May 28 | French Language Proficiency | 409 | 4,500 |
| May 27 | Canadian Experience Class | 518 | 3,000 |
| May 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 805 | 334 |
| May 11 | Provincial Nominee Program | 798 | 380 |
| April 29 | French Language Proficiency | 400 | 4,000 |
| April 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 514 | 2,000 |
| April 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 795 | 473 |
| April 15 | French Language Proficiency | 419 | 4,000 |
| April 14 | Canadian Experience Class | 515 | 2,000 |
| April 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 324 |
| April 2 | Trades | 477 | 3,000 |
| March 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 2,250 |
| March 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
| March 18 | French Language Proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| 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 |
This draw represents the largest Canadian Experience Class selection round since March 17, 2026, when IRCC also invited 4,000 CEC candidates.
Canada Continues Focus on In-Canada Candidates
The latest draw reflects Canada’s ongoing strategy of prioritizing candidates who already have Canadian work experience. Throughout 2026, the majority of Express Entry draws have targeted Canadian Experience Class and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, reinforcing the government’s efforts to transition temporary residents to permanent residents.
So far this year, IRCC has held 32 Express Entry draws across various categories, including CEC, PNP, French-language proficiency, healthcare and social services, physicians, trades occupations, and senior management roles.
More Than 84,000 Invitations Issued in 2026
IRCC has issued a total of 84,796 Invitations to Apply through Express Entry in 2026.
Canadian Experience Class candidates have received the highest share of invitations, with 41,250 ITAs issued so far this year. French-language proficiency candidates follow with 30,500 invitations, while Provincial Nominee Program applicants have received 5,405 invitations.
The continued emphasis on Canadian Experience Class draws highlights the importance of Canadian work experience in Canada’s immigration strategy and provides a significant pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers already contributing to the country’s economy.
