IRCC Holds First Canadian Experience Class Draw in Over Three Months

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its first Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry draw since February, issuing 500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on May 13, 2025.

Express Entry Latest Draw - Results

The Express Entry Latest draw was held on May 13, 2025. The draw invited 500 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category to apply for PR. The minimum CRS required to be eligible to receive an ITA is 547.

Draw Type: Canadian Experience Class
Date and time: May 13, 2025

• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 547
• Number of invitations issued: 500
• Rank needed: 500 or above
• Tie-breaking rule: May 21, 2024 at 17:26:27 UTC

Summary of 2025 CEC Express Entry Draws

This latest draw marks the fourth CEC-specific selection of the year, and the 34,440 ITA issued overall through Express Entry Program in 2025.

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Breakdown of 2025 Express Entry Draws by Category

The draw follows recent category-based selections focused on candidates in healthcare, education, and the PNP stream.

New Leadership at IRCC: Minister Lena Metlege Diab Appointed

This Express Entry draw also marks a transition in leadership at IRCC. It is the last draw overseen by outgoing Minister Rachel Bendayan, with The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab now officially appointed as Canada’s new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.

The appointment comes as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first major cabinet shuffle, aligning with his broader immigration agenda.

What’s Next for Canadian Immigration?

Under Minister Diab's direction, IRCC is expected to begin implementing key priorities outlined by Prime Minister Carney, including:

• Stabilizing new permanent resident intake at 1% of Canada's population by 2027
• Increasing francophone immigration
• Revamping the Global Talent Stream (GTS) to attract highly skilled global talent
• Reducing temporary resident levels, including work and study permit holders

Minister Diab’s governmental mandate letter—expected in the coming weeks—will offer further clarity on Canada's evolving immigration policies.

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Source: canada.ca

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