After a 25 day long pause in invitations, Canada has resumed its Express Entry draws, conducting consecutive draws under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and physicians with Canadian work experience categories. 

The latest invitation rounds under the Express Entry program invited a total of 5,266 applicants under two major categories, allowing them to apply for Canada PR. 

Latest Express Entry Draws 

The latest Express Entry draws were held approximately after a 25 day gap, as the last Express Entry draw was held on May 28, 2026 and invited a huge number of candidates under the French language proficiency category. While the latest draws were conducted in the last week of June, inviting applicants under provincial nominations and applicants with Canadian work experience. The complete list of invitations under the categories with their dedicated CRS scores are as follows: 

Latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Draw 

Draw Date: June 22, 2026

CRS Score: 730

ITAs Issued: 955

Profile Created: created Express Entry profile before 1:02 a.m. UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) on March 9, 2026 

Latest Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Draw 

Draw Date: June 23, 2026

CRS Score: 516

ITAs Issued: 4,000

Profile Created: created Express Entry profile before 12:03 a.m. UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) on April 14, 2026 

Latest Physicians Category Draw 

Draw Date: June 24, 2026

CRS Score: 223

ITAs Issued: 271

Profile Created: created Express Entry profile before 6:13 p.m. UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) on May 31, 2026

Express Entry Draws in 2026: An Overview 

The latest entry draw held under the CEC category is the 33rd Express Entry selection and the largest CEC draw since March 17 and the PNP draw of the year 2026. The majority of Express Entry draws held in 2026 to date have focused on in-Canada candidates, specifically those with Canadian work experience or provincial nominations. The latest Express Entry draw under the Physicians with Canadian work experience category is the second draw thus far in the year 2026. Apart from these major categories, the French language category has emerged as a significant advantage for applicants seeking Canada PR.

Read Now: How French Category has proved to be advantageous for Securing Canada PR 

Over the course of 2026, as of June 24, IRCC has issued a total of 85,067 applicants under different categories. Below mentioned is a detailed analysis of the total number of draws against categories with the total number of draws of invitations issued for different categories. 

What Do These Draws Mean for Prospective Immigrants From India?  

Prospective immigrants from India planning to immigrate to Canada and secure permanent residency in 2026 must consider these latest Express Entry draws as the latest CEC draw, can significantly help them choose the correct pathway for Canada PR in 2026. Some of the considerations are: 

●    The return and frequent number of the CEC category draws indicates Canada’s continued focus on retaining skilled professionals already contributing to the Canadian labour market

●    The latest CEC draw at the CRS score of 516 can represent higher opportunities to Indian professionals with more than 12 months of Canadian work experience as they have already actively contributed to the Canadian economy in the past

●    The latest draw under the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience category demonstrates Canada’s intention of addressing labour shortage in the healthcare sector

●    With a mere CRS score of 223, physicians from India who holds Canadian work experience have a better chance of receiving positive response against their Canada PR application

●    Regular PNP draws demonstrate the importance of provincial nominee pathways in meeting labour shortage

●    PNP and CEC category pathways are considered the most sought-after pathway for applicants seeking PR

●    As of June 21, 2026, a total of 2,39,645 applicants are still in the Express Entry pool, but with these back-to-back draws, IRCC aims to attract skilled professionals 

What are the Invitation Trends for Canada PR in 2026?

As earlier mentioned, the latest invitation trends usually revolve around two major categories PNP and CEC. As the PNP category pathway is comparatively much easier pathway as it benefits the applicants by adding additional 600 points to their CRS score card. And with the latest PNP invitation, the CRS score is somewhere 730, leaving only 130 points for the applicants to earn through their evaluation. What is noteworthy is the number of invitations issued i.e., 955 ITAs, held for the first time making it the largest PNP draw of the year 2026.

Whereas the CRS scores under the CEC category have remained constant in the same CRS score range which is 500 to 520 with a large number of invitations. And the physicians with Canadian work experience category draw was one of the newly introduced categories, inviting eligible physicians to the country to address labour shortage in the healthcare sector. The latest physicians draw was the second draw, inviting only 271 invitations, bringing a total of 662 ITAs under this category thus far in the year 2026.

Based on the recent invitations, it is expected from the immigration department of Canada to issue more category based selection in the year 2026. French language proficiency, healthcare sector, physicians with Canadian work experience, trade and other priority sectors are expected to remain key focused areas throughout 2026.

How Candidates Can Improve their CRS Scores?

Inevitably, CRS scores play a vital role in selection criteria as profiles are evaluated on certain parameters and are ranked accordingly, also known as Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. Prospective immigrants planning for Canada PR in 2026 through higher CRS scores can consider these points: 

●    improve language tests scores

●    consider adding either English or French as their second official language

●    gain additional work experience

●    secure a provincial nomination

●    obtain a valid job offer (if applicable) 

●    obtain Canadian work experience (if possible)

With these considerations, skilled Indian professionals planning for Canada PR in 2026 can improve their CRS scores and receive positive responses from the Canadian Immigration Authorities. Well, Indian professionals equipped with prior Canadian work experience of at least 12 months can significantly consider applying for Canada PR under the CEC category as it entitles greater opportunities for securing Canada PR. 

Lastly, back-to-back Express Entry draws signals Canada’s continuous commitment to welcoming skilled professionals through multiple immigration pathways. With 5,266 invitations under the PNP, CEC and physicians with Canadian work experience category, skilled professionals remain dedicated towards their Canada PR journey in 2026. As IRCC continues to balance economic and labour needs, prospective immigrants must focus on strengthening their profile and stay calm, composed, and informed during the upcoming Express Entry selection rounds. 

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