Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system, in a surprise statutory holiday draw.
The immigration department issued 279 ITAs in a draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates.
To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have
- A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 789; and
- Created an Express Entry candidate profile before 12:59 a.m., Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on September 5, 2025.
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Summary of Express Entry draws in 2026
Today’s draw marks the seventh Express Entry selection of the year, and the fourth draw selecting PNP candidates in 2026.
Express Entry draws in 2026 have seen Canada’s immigration department focus largely on immigration candidates within the country, particularly those with provincial nominations and Canadian work experience.
Draw TypeNumber of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program4
Canadian Experience Class3
French-Language proficiency1
In 2026 thus far, IRCC has issued 24,457 ITAs across the following draw types:
Draw typeITAs Issued
Canadian Experience Class20,000
French-Language proficiency8,500
Provincial Nominee Program1,534
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