A recent Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw was conducted by IRCC on 23 June 2026. 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency have been sent to candidates through the draw. This draw is the largest CEC draw since March 2026. To be eligible, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 516 and had to have submitted their Express Entry profile before April 14, 2026, 12:03 a.m. UTC.
CEC is a key Express Entry pathway for eligible skilled workers seeking permanent residency in Canada. The Express Entry trends of 2026 show the preference of candidates already in the country alongside periodic draws for French-speaking applicants and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The large number of invitations in this recent draw highlights Canada’s strategy of prioritising applicants who are considered well-positioned to integrate into the labour market and contribute to the country's long-term economic growth. As the competition remains intense and CRS cut-off scores are likely to fluctuate, candidates will benefit from optimizing their profiles.
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