Canada Express Entry: Key Highlights from the Latest CEC Draw
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its latest CEC draw on December 10, 2025, inviting applications under the Canada Express Entry Program under Canadian Experience Class.
The latest CEC draw issued 6000 ITAs (Invitation to Apply) with a CRS score of 520, making it one of the largest draws in 16 months under the Canadian Experience Class category.
Latest CEC Draw Under Canada Express Entry
Applicants invited to apply were candidates who have these below listed factors such as:
● A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 520
● Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 5:30 p.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on July 15, 2025.
The latest CEC draw is the second draw in the month of December where IRCC invited 1,123 ITAs on December 8, 2025 under the Provincial Nominee Program. The latest Canada Express Entry Draw list is as follows:
Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | CRS Score |
December 10, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 6,000 | 520 |
December 8, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 1,123 | 729 |
Previous Canada Express Entry Draws
In the month of November IRCC released 6 draws, inviting over 12,000 applicants to the country who desire to become permanent residents of Canada. The previous Canada Express Entry draws are listed as follows:
Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | CRS Score |
November 28 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 408 |
November 25 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 531 |
November 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 777 | 699 |
November 14 | Healthcare and Social Services | 3,500 | 462 |
November 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
November 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 714 | 738 |
The above listed table is just an invitation table for the month of November and you can also explore the full list of Canada Express Entry Draws for the year 2025.
CEC Draw: Analysis
Thus far, IRCC has invited 1,05,559 ITAs in the year 2025 and is considered 14th draw for 2025. This draw is regarded as the largest draw in 16 months, inviting numerous applicants since July 16, 2024. One of the significant aspects under this latest CEC draw is the low CRS score of 520, comparing it with the previous CRS scores of 533 or 534. The low CRS score and humongous invitations highlight the need of qualified and talented personnel Canada requires who have work experience according to the respective labour market. The need for skilled and experienced professionals is increasing in the country as it saves time and efforts of the Canadian employer while accelerating their project outcomes, ultimately strengthening their economy.
Here is a list of total number of applications accepted in the year 2025 are as follows, bifurcating applicants according to each draw type:
Draw Type | ITAs issued to date |
French | 42,000 |
Canadian Experience Class | 38,850 |
Healthcare and Social Services | 13,500 |
Provincial Nominee Program | 9,376 |
Education | 3,500 |
Trade | 1,250 |
The above listed table underlines the number of applicants invited till date in the year 2025. IRCC has invited more than 35,000 applicants in the Canadian Experience Class category, making it a prominent aspect for immigration after French speaking applicants. Canada, after prioritising the Francophone community, has prioritised candidates with Canadian work experience in order to boost the Canadian economy.
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