Canada’s immigration body, once more, showed immense interest in Francophone immigration by inviting 4,500 French-speaking candidates for a permanent resident visa in its recent Express Entry invitation round.
This mega-draw showcases the government’s continual efforts to encourage bilingualism across the country and preserve French-speaking communities beyond Quebec.
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More Details of the Draw
IRCC issued 4,500 Invites to Apply (ITAs) under the French language proficiency category of Express Entry on October 6, 2025.
They required a minimum of a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 432 and an online profile submission before June 13, 2025, at 7:07 p.m. UTC.
This draw is yet another milestone for Canada’s category-based selection process, whereby invitations are adjusted to meet the needs of the country’s demography and economy.
It is also the second Express Entry draw of the month, following the October 1st draw for the CEC category.
Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
IRCC has been maintaining an active itinerary of Express Entry draws throughout 2025, targeted for both a mix of general and occupation-based categories. Provided below is a total count of draws conducted throughout 2025 until now:
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Cut-off CRS Score |
| October 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 432 |
| October 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 29 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| September 18 | Trade | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 2,500 | 462 |
| September 15 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| September 4 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 446 |
| September 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| September 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| August 19 | Healthcare and social services | 2,500 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 8 | French language proficiency | 2,500 | 481 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 4,000 | 475 |
| July 21 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| July 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| July 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| June 26 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| June 23 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| June 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| June 10 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| June 4 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 504 |
| June 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| May 13 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| May 12 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| May 2 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
| April 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| April 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| March 21 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
| March 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| March 6 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
| March 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| February 19 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
| February 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| February 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| February 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| January 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| January 8 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| January 7 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
French-Speaking Candidates Take the Lead in 2025
This year proved especially good for candidates who speak French. The March 21 draw, which brought in 7,500 French-speaking applicants, is still the largest of the year for 2025.
By virtue of this new drawing, French-speaking candidates now constitute 30,000 of all ITAs issued during this year, significantly leading other categories.
The surge also coincides with Canada’s overall policy of boosting the number of Francophones outside of Quebec, as part of its multi-year settlement levels strategy. It’s a strategy of building bigger French-speaking communities throughout provinces like Ontario, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
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In-Depth Review of Express Entry Invites for 2025
To date, a total of 71,338 Invites to Apply (ITA) under Express Entry have been issued until Oct 2025.
Draws by Category
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 18 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 10 |
| French-language proficiency | 6 |
| Healthcare and social services | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
ITAs by Stream
| Category | ITAs Issued to Date |
| French-language proficiency | 30,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 21,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 7,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 6,947 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
More Job Opportunities for Experts
IRCC statistics indicate bilingualism and work experience in a scarce specialty are growing determinants of selection for Express Entry.
If we are looking at qualified professionals with French-language capability, even at an intermediate level, there is a clear advantage of having a CRS scoring system, which awards additional points and preferential selection in select draws.
Beyond language-based draws, IRCC’s category-focused approach, targeting professionals in healthcare, education, and trades, continues to diversify Canada’s immigrant intake, aligning newcomers’ skills with the country’s labor market demands.
Future Directions and Prospects
Authorities expect the rest of 2025 to witness additional specialized draws for French-speaking individuals and other target groups. As 2026 targets for immigration are projected to increase, Canada’s Express Entry scheme is emerging as a key selection tool for talent driving national development. It is now ideal for potential applicants to enhance their profiles, particularly by upgrading their language skills, securing employment, or obtaining a provincial nomination, at their earliest possible opportunity to improve their prospects during future draws.
