French speakers receive fewer ITAs in the latest draw, i.e., Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued new invitations to apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
In the latest draw, the department invited 4,000 candidates under the French-language proficiency category.
To qualify for this draw, candidates needed to meet the following requirements:
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 419; and
- Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 7:14 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on November 14, 2025.
Overview Of Express Entry Draws In 2026
| Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-Off Score | ITAs Issued |
| 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 |
This is the fourth draw held under the French-language category in 2026. It also marks the twenty-third Express Entry draw conducted this year.
Compared to earlier French-language draws, the number of invitations has remained lower in recent rounds. This reflects a slight shift in how authorities are issuing invitations under this category.
So far in 2026, Express Entry draws have mostly focused on candidates already in Canada. These include individuals with Canadian work experience and those who have received provincial nominations.
Distribution Of Draw Types
| Draw Type | Number Of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 8 |
| 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 issued a total of 65,154 ITAs across different categories.
ITAs Issued By Category
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 32,250 |
| French-Language proficiency | 22,000 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4,000 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 3,263 |
| Trades | 3,000 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience | 391 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 250 |
The data shows that most invitations have been issued under the Canadian Experience Class. French-language draws also continue to play an important role, though the number of invitations has reduced in recent rounds.
Overall, the Express Entry system continues to invite candidates across different categories. However, recent trends suggest that competition remains strong, and candidates may need higher scores or additional advantages to receive invitations.
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