April 2, 2026
Canada continues to prioritize skilled immigration through its Express Entry system, with the latest draw conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
In the most recent round held on March 30, 2026, a total of 356 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To qualify, candidates were required to:
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| 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 |
So far in 2026, Canada has conducted 18 Express Entry draws, focusing heavily on candidates already in the country, especially those with:
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 7 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 5 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 3 |
| Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 1 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
Canada has issued a total of 53,580 ITAs so far this year across various categories:
| Draw Type | Total Number of Invitations |
| Canadian Experience Class | 28,000 |
| French-language proficiency | 18,000 |
| Healthcare & social services | 4,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 2,939 |
| Physicians with Canadian experience | 391 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian experience | 250 |
The latest draw highlights Canada’s ongoing strategy to select candidates who can quickly integrate into the workforce, especially those with provincial nominations or prior Canadian experience.
If you’re planning to apply through Express Entry, improving your CRS score or securing a provincial nomination can significantly boost your chances.
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