Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing invitations to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
In this round, a total of 324 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to PNP candidates. To qualify, applicants were required to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 786 and must have created their Express Entry profile before November 19, 2025, at 6:53 p.m. (UTC).
Latest Draw Details
- Draw Date: April 13, 2026
- Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program
- Number of Invitations: 324
- Minimum CRS Score Required: 789
Express Entry Draws List 2026
| Date | Draw Type | Minimum CRS | Number of ITAs |
| 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 |
Express Entry Trends in 2026
This latest draw marks the eighth PNP-specific draw and the 21st Express Entry draw conducted so far in 2026. PNP draws have been the most frequent this year, highlighting Canada’s continued focus on selecting candidates nominated by provinces.
Recent draw activity shows that IRCC is prioritizing candidates already in Canada, especially those with provincial nominations or Canadian work experience.
Draw Distribution in 2026
So far this year, Express Entry draws have been distributed as follows:
- Provincial Nominee Program: 8 draws
- Canadian Experience Class: 7 draws
- French-language proficiency: 3 draws
- Other targeted categories (Healthcare, Trades, Physicians, Senior Managers): Limited draws
Total Invitations Issued in 2026
In 2026, IRCC has issued 59,154 ITAs across various categories:
| Draw Type | Total Number of Invitations |
| Canadian Experience Class | 30,250 |
| French-language proficiency | 18,000 |
| Healthcare & social services | 4,000 |
| Trades | 3,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 2,939 |
| Physicians with Canadian experience | 391 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian experience | 250 |
What This Means for Applicants
The steady frequency of PNP draws shows the importance of securing a provincial nomination, which significantly boosts CRS scores and increases chances of receiving an ITA. Candidates with Canadian work experience or strong provincial ties continue to have an advantage in the current immigration landscape.
