Canada Express Entry Latest Draw 2026
- CRS Score, ITAs, Next Draw Prediction

Information	Latest Draw Details
Draw Date	October 13, 2026
Draw Time	10:25:58 UTC
Draw Category	Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Draw Number	448
Invitations Issued (ITAs)	752
Minimum CRS Score	772
Rank Needed	752 or above
Tie-Breaking Rule	July 15, 2026, at 13:57:33 UTC
CRS Requirement	Candidates required a CRS score of 772 or higher
Candidates Invited	Express Entry candidates eligible under the Provincial Nominee Program selection who met the minimum CRS score and other applicable eligibility requirements.

Express Entry Next Draw Prediction: CEC Draw Could Be Next

Following the latest Express Entry PNP draw on October 13, 2026, attention is now turning to the possibility of a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw.

Based on recent draw patterns, a CEC-specific draw could be the next invitation round, potentially taking place in the coming days or weeks. However, this remains a prediction, as IRCC has not officially announced the date or category of its next draw.

CEC draws are particularly important for candidates with eligible Canadian work experience who are seeking permanent residence. The minimum CRS score and number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) will depend on the details of the next round.

IRCC does not follow a fixed schedule for Express Entry draws. Candidates should monitor official announcements and ensure their Express Entry profiles remain valid and up to date.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial prediction based on recent Express Entry draw patterns. IRCC has not confirmed that the next draw will be a CEC draw or announced a specific date.

Projected Express Entry Draw Trends for 2026

Based on the 2026 trends, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is likely to continue conducting Express Entry draws with a focus on the following:

• Francophone Candidates: Draws targeting French-speaking candidates will likely continue.
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Candidates: Draws specifically for candidates nominated by Canadian provinces will remain a key focus.
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Candidates: Draws for individuals with Canadian work experience will continue.
• Category-Based Draws: Draws will likely continue to target specific occupations in high-demand sectors.

Category-Based Express Entry Draws 2026: Who Has Better Chances?

Canada’s Express Entry system continues to evolve in 2026, with IRCC using category-based draws to invite candidates whose skills and experience match the country’s current workforce and immigration priorities.

Unlike general Express Entry rounds, category-based draws focus on specific occupations, professional experience or French-language ability. This means eligible candidates may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) even when their CRS score is lower than the cut-off seen in some other Express Entry draws.

Express Entry Categories for 2026

IRCC is currently prioritising:

1. French-language proficiency
2. Healthcare and social services occupations
3. STEM occupations
4. Trade occupations
5. Education occupations
6. Transport occupations
7. Physicians with Canadian work experience
8. Senior managers with Canadian work experience
9. Researchers with Canadian work experience
10. Skilled military recruits

The introduction of categories for physicians, senior managers and researchers with Canadian work experience is particularly important in 2026 and reflects Canada’s changing economic and labour market needs.

What Does This Mean for Express Entry Candidates?

If your profile matches one of these categories, you could have an additional pathway to receiving an ITA through Express Entry.

However, category eligibility alone does not guarantee an invitation. Your Express Entry profile must remain active and eligible, and you must meet the specific requirements of the category targeted by IRCC.

With Canada’s Express Entry priorities changing throughout the year, candidates should keep their language scores, work experience, education and other profile information up to date.

Understanding which category your profile fits into could make an important difference when planning your Canada PR journey.

Canada Express Entry Draw List 2026 (Updated Regularly)

Below is the complete list of Canada Express Entry draws in 2026, including draw dates, CRS cut-off scores, and the number of ITAs issued.