Canada has conducted its first Express Entry draw of July, inviting 534 candidates through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The latest selection round recorded the lowest CRS cut-off score for a PNP draw in 2026, offering encouraging news for provincial nominees.
The draw was held on July 6, 2026, by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: July 6, 2026
- Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of Invitations: 534
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 708
Express Entry Draws List 2026
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| July 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 708 | 534 |
| June 25 | Healthcare and Social Services | 475 | 4,000 |
| June 24 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 223 | 271 |
| 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 |
Lowest PNP CRS Score This Year
The CRS cut-off of 708 is the lowest score recorded in a Provincial Nominee Program draw in 2026. It is also the lowest PNP cut-off since November 2025, indicating a positive trend for candidates who have received a provincial nomination.
Although PNP candidates automatically receive an additional 600 CRS points, a lower overall cut-off suggests improved opportunities for eligible applicants.
Express Entry Draw Trends in 2026
So far in 2026, IRCC has largely focused on candidates already living and working in Canada.
Most invitations have been issued through:
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- French-language proficiency category
- Healthcare and Social Services
- Physicians with Canadian work experience
- Trades occupations
- Senior Managers with Canadian work experience
This reflects Canada’s continued focus on addressing labour shortages while supporting candidates with Canadian work experience and provincial nominations.
More Than 89,000 Invitations Issued This Year
As of July 2026, IRCC has conducted 35 Express Entry draws, issuing a total of 89,601 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).
The distribution of invitations includes:
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 41,250 ITAs
- French-language proficiency: 30,500 ITAs
- Provincial Nominee Program: 5,939 ITAs
- Healthcare and Social Services: 8,000 ITAs
- Trades: 3,000 ITAs
- Physicians with Canadian work experience: 662 ITAs
- Senior Managers with Canadian work experience: 250 ITAs
What This Means for Immigration Candidates
The lower CRS score in the latest PNP draw is a positive sign for candidates nominated by Canadian provinces. As Canada continues conducting regular Express Entry draws, eligible applicants should keep their profiles updated and explore provincial nomination opportunities that can significantly improve their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.
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