In an unprecedented move, Canada withheld three Express Entry draws in a week, inviting thousands of applicants for Canada permanent residency. 

In three consecutive days, IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) held three Express Entry draws under three different major categories: Provincial Nominee Program, Canadian Experience Class, and French language proficiency.

Canada Latest Express Entry Draws 

With the three consecutive Canada Express Entry Draws, IRCC laid invitations close to 10,000 with nominal CRS scores in the history of Express Entry draws. However, the complete list of Canada Express Entry draws is as follows:

Canada PR draws 

Draw Type: Provincial Nominee Program

Draw Date: March 2, 2026

ITAs Issued: 264

To be eligible under this draw, candidates require:

• a minimum CRS score of 710
• created an Express Entry profile before 6:02 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on August 7, 2025

Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class 

Draw Date: March 3, 2026

ITAs Issued: 4,000

To be eligible under this draw, candidates require:

• a minimum CRS score of 510
• created an Express Entry profile before 10:35 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on June 24, 2025

Draw Type: French Language Proficiency 

Draw Date: March 4, 2026

ITAs Issued: 5,500

To be eligible under this draw, candidates require:

• a minimum CRS score of 397
• created an Express Entry profile before 6:18 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on October 10, 2025

In-depth analysis of the Canada Express Entry Draws

The last Canada Express Entry PNP draw was considered to be the fifth PNP draw, issuing 264 ITAs with a CRS score of 710, with an additional 600 points already allocated to each profile. With a total number of 5 draws thus far in 2026, the PNP draws have been the most abundant this year. 

Likewise, the latest Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw, issued on March 3, 2026, inviting 4,000 applicants with a CRS score of 508, is regarded to be the lowest among last year's scores. Even from the beginning of the year 2026, CEC draws have experienced low CRS scores while inviting a comparatively large number of applicants. 

The latest addition to the number of Express Entry draws was the French language proficiency category, which invited 5,500 applicants with the lowest score of 397 in the past year. The latest French language proficiency draw is considered to be the second French language category draw and the thirteenth draw of the year 2026. It was also considered the second lowest-ranking draw in the year after the Physicians with Canadian Experience Class category draw this year. 

With the maximum of 5 draws, the PNP program ranks ahead of other Express Entry draws, but with only two draws, the French language proficiency category draw attracts 14,000 applicants thus far in 2026. 

With a total of 39,112 ITAs, IRCC has held a total of thirteen draws, which can be summarized as

Let us decode which category has listed out the maximum number of applicants in the Express Entry draws:

Understand Why Three Consecutive Draws 

In the initial months of 2026, IRCC has already held thirteen draws and has invited more than 39,000 applicants to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. With the aim of addressing labour shortages across the country, Canada is at present focusing on category-based selection so as to attract skilled professionals across various industries. Although the entire focus is laid on professionals with Canadian work experience, the country desires to retain its workforce while strengthening its economy. However, by attracting numerous applicants under the French language category, Canada also supports francophone immigrants so as to strengthen bilingualism in the country. 

What is in the Future with the Canada Express Entry Draws? 

After witnessing the major trends luring around the Canada Express Entry draws, it is expected from IRCC to withhold more category-based draws, with its continuous support for the CEC category and French language proficiency category. As earlier mentioned in the Canada Immigration Level Plan 2026-2028, Canada also aims to increase its permanent residency target from 55,000 to 91,500 applicants, so it is clear that we can expect more PNP draws in the upcoming months of the year 2026. 

Well, if skilled professionals aspire to immigrate to Canada under the Express Entry Program, they can make this happen in 2026 only if:

• assures to score higher in the language tests
• gain Canadian work experience (by applying for the post-study work permit)
• apply for Provincial Nominee Program
• learn French language as an added advantage

Well, by taking these requirements into consideration, talented and skilled professionals can move closer to achieving their goal of becoming permanent residents of Canada. 

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