Latest Express Entry Draw Brings PR Opportunities for 2,000 CEC Candidates

By CIC Times [Published 08 Jul, 2026 | 06:24 AM] 119

Canada continues to prioritize in-Canada talent in the latest Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) category. Through this draw, they are providing an opportunity to the candidates who are already in Canada and want to apply for Canada PR.

This is the 36th Express Entry draw of the year and 11th draw in CEC category. As of now, IRCC has invited a total of 43,250 skilled candidates only in the CEC category.

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Latest Express Entry Draw Results

Canada held a latest Express Entry draw on July 07, 2026, issuing 2,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The minimum CRS score was 517.

Date of Round: July 07, 2026
Type of Draw: Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Number of ITAs Issued: 2,000
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate Invited: 517
Tie-Breaking Rule: December 29, 2025 at 17:49:27 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

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Express Entry Draw Summary of 2026

Canada has issued a total of 91,601 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through 36th Express Entry draws so far, with the Canadian Experience Class and French-language categories receiving the most invitations.

Draw Category	No. of Draw	No. of Invitations
Provincial Nominee Program	13	5,939
Canadian Experience Class	11	43,250
French-Language Proficiency	6	30,500
Healthcare and Social Services Occupations	2	8,000
Trades Occupations	1	3,000
Physicians with Canadian Work Experience	2	662
Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience	1	250
Total	36	89,601

As Canada continues to conduct targeted Express Entry draws, candidates with Canadian work experience remain a key focus of the country's immigration strategy. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) continues to offer a valuable pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers who have already gained experience in the Canadian labour market.

Candidates in the Express Entry pool should keep their profiles up to date, ensure all information is accurate, and explore ways to improve their CRS scores.

With more Express Entry draws expected throughout 2026, staying informed about the latest invitation rounds and immigration updates will help eligible candidates maximize their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence.

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Source: canada.ca

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