In the final draw of March, Canada has invited numerous candidates through the Express Entry Program under the Provincial Nominee Program and Canadian Experience Class category.
IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) has issued consecutive draws on March 30 and March 31, 2026, inviting more than 2,500 ITAs under PNP and CEC category, to immigrate to the country and settle as permanent residents of Canada.
Latest PNP Draw Canada
In the latest PNP draw, IRCC invited a total of 356 ITAs, on March 30, 2026. To be eligible under this draw, candidates are required to have:
❖ Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802
❖ Created an Express Entry profile before 3:54 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on February 12, 2026.
Latest CEC Draw
The latest CEC draw issued a total of 2,250 ITAs, on March 31, 2026. To be eligible under this draw, candidates are required to have:
❖ Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509
❖ Created an Express Entry profile before 8:27 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on March 18, 2026.
Canada Express Entry Draw
In order to secure Canada permanent residency, IRCC issues invitations through the Express Entry program under certain categories. And with the latest invitation rounds, Canada has issued back- to- back draws so as to suffice its labour shortage needs while providing international career growth to professionals. The list of Canada latest Express Entry draws are as follows:
Draw Date | Draw Type | CRS Score | ITAs Issued |
March 31, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 2,250 |
March 30, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
March 18, 2026 | French Language Proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
March 17, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
March 16, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
March 5, 2026 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
March 4, 2026 | French Language Proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
March 3, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 4,000 |
March 2, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
February 20, 2026 | Healthcare and Social Services | 467 | 4,000 |
February 19, 2026 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 169 | 391 |
February 17, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
February 16, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
February 6, 2026 | French Language Proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
February 3, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
January 21, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
January 20, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
January 7, 2026 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
January 5, 2026 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
Canada Express Entry Draws: Analysis
With a total of 55,830 ITAs thus far in 2026, Canada's latest Express Entry draw, under CEC category, marks the nineteenth draw of the year. The latest PNP draw is said to be the seventh draw under this category with the highest CRS score of 802 in the year, while the latest CEC draw marks to be the sixth draw of the year under this category.
As per the trends examined under the Canada Express Entry draws, highlighted the acute shortage of skilled professionals under various industries. To curb the demand-supply imbalance, IRCC has been continuously inviting professionals who are willing to settle in the provinces of Canada. Canada also thought of prioritizing inviting professionals with Canadian work experience as it saves their time and effort while shaping professionals according to the Canadian labor market needs. They had also shifted its focus to category based selections that prioritizes applicants with skills, language abilities and work experience. The record breaking CRS score under the PNP draw of 802, also highlights the rising competition and immense opportunities lying in the provinces of Canada.
Alone in the month of January 2026, IRCC has issued more than 15,000 ITAs only under these two categories, namely the PNP and CEC category. Whereas in the month of March 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 6 draws specially under the PNP and CEC categories. Here is a clear representation of how many ITAs were issued and the total number of draws under each category.
Draw Type | Number of Draws |
Provincial Nominee Program | 7 |
Canadian Experience Class | 6 |
French Language Proficiency | 3 |
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
Healthcare and Social Services | 1 |
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1 |
Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
Canadian Experience Class | 30,250 |
French Language Proficiency | 18,000 |
Healthcare and Social Services | 4,000 |
Provincial Nominee Program | 2,939 |
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 391 |
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 250 |
With a total of six draws, Canadian Experience Class category ranks ahead of all, inviting a total of 30,250 ITAs, followed by French language proficiency, Healthcare and social services, and Provincial Nominee Program category. A large number of draws under the CEC category highlights Canada’s intention of recruiting professionals with prior Canadian work experience. It not only helps candidates to understand the labour market better but helps the Federal Government of Canada to strengthen their economy.
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