Canada invites Canadian Experience Class candidates through another Express Entry draw conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In the latest invitation round, the department issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence to eligible candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
The draw took place on July 21, 2026, and continued Canada’s focus on selecting candidates who already have work experience in the country. Throughout 2026, many Express Entry draws have targeted applicants with strong ties to Canada, including those with Canadian work experience or a provincial nomination.
To receive an invitation in this draw, candidates had to meet the following requirements:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 516; and
- An Express Entry profile created before 5:33 p.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on May 26, 2026.
Summary Of Express Entry Draws In 2026
| Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-Off Score | ITAs Issued |
| July 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 2,000 |
| July 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 744 | 511 |
| July 10 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 392 | 500 |
| July 9 | French-Language proficiency | 420 | 5,000 |
| July 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 517 | 2,000 |
| 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 | 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 |
IRCC has now conducted 40 Express Entry draws in 2026. Most invitation rounds this year have focused on candidates who already have a connection to Canada through work experience or a provincial nomination. This approach continues to support Canada’s labour market while helping employers find skilled workers.
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 14 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 12 |
| French-Language proficiency | 7 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 2 |
| Healthcare and social services | 2 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 2 |
| Trades | 1 |
Total ITAs Issued Through Express Entry In 2026
Since the beginning of the year, IRCC has issued 99,612 Invitations to Apply through different Express Entry categories. Canadian Experience Class candidates have received the highest number of invitations, showing the government’s continued focus on applicants with Canadian work experience.
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 45,250 |
| French-Language proficiency | 35,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 6,450 |
| Healthcare and social services | 8,000 |
| Trades | 3,000 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 662 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 750 |
The latest draw highlights Canada’s continued use of targeted Express Entry rounds to meet labour market needs. By inviting Canadian Experience Class candidates, IRCC is giving priority to individuals who already have experience working in Canada and are well placed to settle successfully. As Express Entry draws continue throughout 2026, eligible candidates can expect more opportunities across different immigration categories.
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