Canada has conducted another Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) selection through Express Entry, inviting 733 candidates to continue their pathway toward permanent residence. The latest round highlights the continued role of provincial nominations in Canada’s immigration selection system.
Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 725 to receive an invitation in this draw. IRCC also applied a tie-breaking rule based on the date and time candidates submitted their Express Entry profiles.
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Key Details of the Latest Express Entry Draw
The September 28 selection was specifically aimed at Express Entry candidates who had received a provincial nomination. A nomination through an eligible provincial or territorial program can provide a substantial boost to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
| Draw Detail | Information |
| Date | September 28, 2026 |
| Draw category | Provincial Nominee Program |
| Invitations issued | 733 |
| Minimum CRS score | 725 |
| Tie-breaking date | September 17, 2026 |
| Tie-breaking time | 1:36 a.m. UTC |
| Total Express Entry draws in 2026 | 57 |
The latest round was the largest PNP-focused Express Entry draw since June, when IRCC issued 955 invitations to provincial nominees.
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PNP Candidates Continue to Feature in Express Entry
Provincial nominations have remained an important part of Express Entry activity throughout 2026. Candidates who receive a nomination through an enhanced PNP stream can enter the federal Express Entry pool and receive additional CRS points.
This can significantly change a candidate’s position in the pool and increase their chances of receiving an ITA in a PNP-specific draw.
The September 28 draw followed another PNP selection on September 14, when 576 candidates were invited with a CRS cut-off of 734.
Complete Express Entry Draw History for 2026
| Date | Draw Type | CRS Cut-off | ITAs Issued |
| September 28 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 733 |
| September 16 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 389 | 250 |
| September 15 | Canadian Experience Class | 519 | 2,000 |
| September 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 734 | 576 |
| September 4 | Healthcare and Social Services | 475 | 3,500 |
| September 3 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 198 | 229 |
| September 1 | Canadian Experience Class | 521 | 2,000 |
| August 31 | Provincial Nominee Program | 697 | 562 |
| August 19 | French-Language Proficiency | 382 | 5,000 |
| August 18 | Canadian Experience Class | 523 | 1,000 |
| August 17 | Provincial Nominee Program | 760 | 442 |
| August 7 | Transport | 470 | 300 |
| August 6 | French-Language Proficiency | 391 | 5,000 |
| August 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 3,000 |
| August 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 768 | 507 |
| July 23 | Skilled Military Recruits | 368 | 4 |
| July 22 | French-Language Proficiency | 399 | 5,000 |
| July 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 2,000 |
| July 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 744 | 511 |
| July 10 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 392 | 500 |
| July 9 | French-Language Proficiency | 420 | 5,000 |
| July 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 517 | 2,000 |
| July 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 708 | 534 |
| June 25 | Healthcare and Social Services | 475 | 4,000 |
| June 24 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 223 | 271 |
| June 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 4,000 |
| June 22 | Provincial Nominee Program | 730 | 955 |
| May 28 | French-Language Proficiency | 409 | 4,500 |
| May 27 | Canadian Experience Class | 518 | 3,000 |
| May 25 | Provincial Nominee Program | 805 | 334 |
| May 11 | Provincial Nominee Program | 798 | 380 |
| April 29 | French-Language Proficiency | 400 | 4,000 |
| April 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 514 | 2,000 |
| April 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 795 | 473 |
| April 15 | French-Language Proficiency | 419 | 4,000 |
| April 14 | Canadian Experience Class | 515 | 2,000 |
| April 13 | Provincial Nominee Program | 786 | 324 |
| April 2 | Trades | 477 | 3,000 |
| March 31 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 2,250 |
| March 30 | Provincial Nominee Program | 802 | 356 |
| March 18 | French-Language Proficiency | 393 | 4,000 |
| March 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 507 | 4,000 |
| March 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 742 | 362 |
| March 5 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 429 | 250 |
| March 4 | French-Language Proficiency | 397 | 5,500 |
| March 3 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 4,000 |
| March 2 | Provincial Nominee Program | 710 | 264 |
| February 20 | Healthcare and Social Services | 467 | 4,000 |
| February 19 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 169 | 391 |
| February 17 | Canadian Experience Class | 508 | 6,000 |
| February 16 | Provincial Nominee Program | 789 | 279 |
| February 6 | French-Language Proficiency | 400 | 8,500 |
| February 3 | Provincial Nominee Program | 749 | 423 |
| January 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 509 | 6,000 |
| January 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 746 | 681 |
| January 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 511 | 8,000 |
| January 5 | Provincial Nominee Program | 711 | 574 |
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57 Express Entry Draws Held So Far in 2026
With the September 28 selection, IRCC has now conducted 57 Express Entry draws during 2026.
The selection pattern has included several different groups rather than relying on a single type of invitation round. Canadian Experience Class candidates, French-speaking applicants, provincial nominees and candidates in targeted categories have all received invitations during the year.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 19 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 16 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 10 |
| Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 3 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 3 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 3 |
| Trades | 1 |
| Transport | 1 |
| Skilled Military Recruits | 1 |
Express Entry ITAs Issued in 2026
Across the different Express Entry categories, IRCC has issued 129,715 invitations to apply during 2026.
The Canadian Experience Class and French-language category account for a large share of these invitations, while PNP selections have continued to provide a separate route for candidates nominated by provinces and territories.
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued |
| Canadian Experience Class | 53,250 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 50,500 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 9,270 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 11,500 |
| Trades | 3,000 |
| Transport | 300 |
| Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 891 |
| Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 1,000 |
| Skilled Military Recruits | 4 |
| Total | 129,715 |
Important Takeaways from the Latest PNP Draw
The September 28 result shows that PNP candidates remain an active part of Canada’s Express Entry selection activity. However, the CRS requirement can change from one draw to another depending on the number of candidates invited and the size of the eligible pool.
For candidates already in the Express Entry pool, maintaining an accurate profile and keeping information such as work experience, language results and provincial nomination details up to date remains important.
Those who receive an ITA must then submit their permanent residence application within the applicable deadline and provide the required supporting documentation.
Conclusion
The latest draw brings the number of Express Entry invitation rounds held in 2026 to 57. The year has so far included both broad program-specific selections and category-based draws targeting particular groups of candidates.
For provincial nominees, the September 28 draw provides another indication that PNP candidates continue to be selected through dedicated Express Entry rounds. Future CRS cut-offs and invitation numbers will depend on IRCC’s selection strategy and the composition of the Express Entry pool at the time of each draw.
