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Canada Invites 511 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Canada Invites 511 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Canada Invites 511 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted another Express Entry draw, inviting 511 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

The latest draw took place on July 20, 2026, continuing Canada’s focus on selecting candidates who have already received a provincial nomination from one of the country’s provinces or territories.

Latest Draw Details 

  • Draw Date: July 20, 2026
  • Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
  • Number of Invitations: 511
  • Minimum CRS Score Required: 744

Express Entry Draws List 2026

DateDraw TypeMinimum CRSNumber of ITAs
July 20Provincial Nominee Program744511
July 10Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience 392500
July 9French Language Proficiency4205,000
July 7Canadian Experience Class5172,000
July 6Provincial Nominee Program708534
June 25Healthcare and Social Services4754,000
June 24Physicians with Canadian Work Experience 223271
June 23Canadian Experience Class 5164,000
June 22Provincial Nominee Program 730955
May 28French Language Proficiency4094,500
May 27Canadian Experience Class5183,000
May 25Provincial Nominee Program805334
May 11Provincial Nominee Program798380
April 29French Language Proficiency4004,000
April 28Canadian Experience Class5142,000
April 27Provincial Nominee Program795473
April 15French Language Proficiency 4194,000
April 14Canadian Experience Class5152,000
April 13Provincial Nominee Program789324
April 2Trades4773,000
March 31Canadian Experience Class5092,250
March 30Provincial Nominee Program802356
March 18French Language Proficiency3934,000
March 17Canadian Experience Class5074,000
March 16Provincial Nominee Program742362
March 5 Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience429250
March 4French Language Proficiency3975,500
March 3Canadian Experience Class5084,000
March 2Provincial Nominee Program 710264
February 20Healthcare and social services4674,000
February 19 Physicians with Canadian work experience169391
February 17Canadian Experience Class5086,000
February 16Provincial Nominee Program789279
February 6French Language Proficiency4008,500
February 3Provincial Nominee Program749423
January 21Canadian Experience Class5096,000
January 20Provincial Nominee Program746681
January 7Canadian Experience Class5118,000
January 5Provincial Nominee Program711574

Express Entry Trends in 2026

So far, IRCC has conducted 39 Express Entry draws in 2026, with a strong emphasis on candidates already contributing to Canada’s labour market.

The majority of invitations have gone to applicants under:

  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
  • French-language proficiency
  • Healthcare and social services occupations
  • Physicians with Canadian work experience
  • Senior Managers with Canadian work experience
  • Skilled Trades

This approach reflects Canada’s ongoing strategy of selecting candidates who can integrate quickly into the country’s economy and address labour shortages.

Number of Express Entry Draws by Category in 2026

Draw CategoryNumber of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program14
Canadian Experience Class12
French-Language Proficiency7
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience2
Healthcare and Social Services2
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience2
Trades1

Total Invitations Issued Through Express Entry in 2026

Since the beginning of 2026, IRCC has issued 92,612 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across all Express Entry categories.

The distribution of invitations is as follows:

Draw CategoryITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class45,250
French-Language Proficiency35,500
Healthcare and Social Services8,000
Provincial Nominee Program6,450
Trades3,000
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience750
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience662

What This Means for Express Entry Candidates

Receiving a provincial nomination remains one of the strongest ways to improve your chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residence. A provincial nomination provides a significant boost to an Express Entry profile, making candidates highly competitive in PNP-specific draws.

Candidates who have not yet received a provincial nomination should continue improving their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score through factors such as Canadian work experience, language test results, education, or by becoming eligible for a provincial immigration stream.

With regular Express Entry draws continuing throughout the year, eligible candidates should keep their profiles updated and monitor upcoming invitation rounds.

Need Help with Your Canada PR Application?

If you are planning to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Oasis Visas can help you assess your eligibility, improve your CRS score, and guide you through every stage of your permanent residence application. 

Our experienced immigration consultants provide personalized assistance to help you choose the most suitable immigration pathway and maximize your chances of success. Contact Oasis Visas today to begin your journey toward Canadian permanent residence.

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