Interestingly, IRCC conducted back-to-back Express Entry draws, inviting over 2,000 skilled and competent professionals under the Provincial Nominee Program and Canadian Experience Class program category.
In the last week of April, IRCC issued consecutive draws inviting applicants to address its labour shortage needs while prioritizing candidates with relevant skills and Canadian work experience. Over the past few years, Canada has continued to face labour shortage and through these targeted invitations, the country not only strengthens its workforce and economy but also offers an opportunity to secure Canada permanent residency.
Latest Express Entry Draws
In the latest Express Entry draws, Canada conducted two consecutive draws, inviting candidates through the PNP and CEC program. A total of 2,473 ITAs were issued, 473 ITAs under the PNP program and 2,000 ITAs under the CEC category. Here is a clear representation of Express Entry draws conducted in the last week of April.
Latest PNP Draw
The latest PNP draw, conducted on April 27, 2026, invited 473 candidates with a CRS score of 795. The invitations were issued to skilled workers who wish to settle in the provinces of Canada, reflecting Canada’s continued focus on selecting skilled professionals who are aligned with the province's labour needs. The key highlights for the latest PNP draw are
Draw date: April 27, 2026
CRS Score: 795
Tie-breaking rule: April 13, 2026
Latest CEC Draw
The latest CEC draw, issued on April 28, 2026, invited a total of 2,000 ITAs with a CRS score of 514. The latest CEC draw specifically invited candidates with Canadian work experience who can actively contribute to their workforce and economy. The key highlights for the CEC draw is as follows:
Draw date: April 28, 2026
CRS score: 514
Tie-breaking rule: September 24, 2025
Express Entry Draw: Analysis
With a mere 473 ITAs and a CRS score of 795 under the PNP program, the latest PNP draw marks the ninth draw in the category, whereas with 2,000 ITAs and a CRS score of 514, the CEC category draw marks the eighth draw of the year 2026. With a total of 67,627 ITAs thus far, the last draw was conducted to be the twenty-fifth selection of the year 2026. Express Entry draws this year have seen a shift towards candidates with skills and Canadian work experience to be prioritized over mere skills and educational qualifications and no foreign work experience. Below is a clear representation of total ITAs issued with the number of draws under each category:
Draw Type | Total Issued | Number of Draws |
Canadian Experience Class | 34,250 | 8 |
French Language Proficiency | 22,000 | 4 |
Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 1 |
Provincial Nominee Program | 3,736 | 9 |
Trades | 3,000 | 1 |
Physicians with Canadian work experience | 391 | 1 |
Senior managers with Canadian work experience | 250 | 1 |
Future Outlook for Prospective Immigrants
With the continuous draws in the first quarter of the year 2026, Express Entry is expected to hold upcoming draws, especially for candidates with Canadian work experience, French language proficiency, and occupation-specific skills. According to Canada’s immigration level plan 2026-2028, the country aimed to increase permanent residency targets, and by inviting candidates, Canada continues to align its immigration strategy with labour market needs while staying committed to its long-term immigration goals.
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