Express Entry draw invites provincial nominees, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another Express Entry draw and issued more invitations to apply (ITAs).
In this round, 473 ITAs were sent to candidates who had a nomination through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed to meet two main conditions:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 795; and
- Created an Express Entry profile before 11:11 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on April 13, 2026.
Overview Of Express Entry Draws In 2026
| Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-Off Score | ITAs Issued |
| April 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 795 | 473 |
| April 15 | French-Language proficiency | 419 | 4,000 |
| April 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 786 | 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 latest round is the twenty-third Express Entry draw held in 2026.
So far this year, IRCC has mostly focused on candidates who are already living in Canada. Many selected candidates have provincial nominations or Canadian work experience.
Types Of Draws Held This Year
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 9 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 7 |
| French-Language proficiency | 4 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 1 |
| Healthcare and social services | 1 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
| Trades | 1 |
In 2026, IRCC has already issued 65,627 ITAs through different types of draws.
Total ITAs Issued By Draw Type
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 32,250 |
| French-Language proficiency | 22,000 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 3,736 |
| Trades | 3,000 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 391 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 250 |
These numbers show that Canada is giving more chances to candidates with Canadian experience and skills. Provincial nominees also continue to receive invitations, though in smaller numbers compared to other categories.
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