Canada’s Express Entry Program Starts June with PNP-Focused Draw Under New Leadership

Canada’s immigration system has marked a new milestone with the latest Express Entry draw, the first since the appointment of the new Immigration Minister. With a continued focus on region-specific economic needs, this draw prioritized candidates aligned with the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), reinforcing the government’s agenda to bolster skilled immigration across provinces.

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June 3 Express Entry Draw: Key Details

In the draw conducted on June 3, 2025, 277 Express Entry candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This round exclusively invited individuals who had previously secured a provincial nomination. The minimum CRS score required to be selected was 726, making it one of the more competitive draws of the year. Only candidates who submitted their Express Entry profiles before September 24, 2024, at 3:46 p.m. UTC were eligible.

This marks the first draw of June and follows a series of high-scoring rounds held in May, continuing Canada’s deliberate and strategic approach to managing skilled immigration pathways.

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2025 Express Entry Draw History

Here’s an overview of the Express Entry draws that have taken place so far in 2025:

DateDraw TypeITAs IssuedCRS Cut-off
June 3Provincial Nominee Program277726
May 13Canadian Experience Class500547
May 12Provincial Nominee Program511706
May 02Healthcare and social services500510
May 01Education1,000479
April 28Provincial Nominee Program421727
April 14Provincial Nominee Program825764
March 21French Language Proficiency7,500379
March 17Provincial Nominee Program536736
March 6French Language Proficiency4,500410
March 3Provincial Nominee Program725667
Feb 19French Language Proficiency6,500428
Feb 17Provincial Nominee Program646750
Feb 5Canadian Experience Class4,000521
Feb 4Provincial Nominee Program455802
Jan 23Canadian Experience Class4,000527
Jan 8Canadian Experience Class1,350542
Jan 7Provincial Nominee Program471793

Year-to-Date: Invitation Totals and Program Breakdown

So far in 2025, 34,717 candidates have been invited to apply for permanent residency through various types of Express Entry draws. These selections are aligned with both national and provincial labour market needs. Here is the distribution of draws based on category:

Draw TypeNumber of Draws
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)9
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)4
French-language proficiency3
Education1
Healthcare and social services1

The frequency of PNP draws underlines Canada’s intent to direct immigration efforts toward provinces experiencing specific labour shortages, especially in high-demand occupations and underserved regions.

Understanding the CRS: Canada’s Immigrant Ranking Tool

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is the backbone of Canada’s Express Entry selection model. It uses a point-based formula that assesses candidates based on several human capital factors, including:

  • Educational achievements
  • Work experience (both inside and outside Canada)
  • Proficiency in English and/or French
  • Age
  • Connections to Canada (job offers or nominations)

By focusing on these attributes, the CRS helps ensure that those invited are best positioned to thrive in the Canadian labour force. Extensive government studies support the system’s effectiveness in predicting positive economic outcomes among newcomers.

Strategic Preference for PNP Candidates in 2025

The high number of PNP draws in 2025 demonstrates a strong federal-provincial collaboration on immigration priorities. Provincial governments select candidates who meet their local needs, and the federal government facilitates their permanent residency through Express Entry.

With major metropolitan areas already experiencing high immigration rates, PNPs help encourage economic diversification by guiding newcomers to less-populated areas with job vacancies.

What to Expect Moving Forward

The draw on June 3 sets the tone for the months ahead. While future rounds may continue prioritizing PNP, other category-based draws are also likely to reappear—particularly in health, education, and French-speaking talent pools.

Prospective immigrants are advised to take advantage of the opportunities presented by provincial programs, enhance their language scores, and keep their Express Entry profiles up-to-date to improve their chances of selection.

Conclusion

Canada’s latest Express Entry draw reaffirms the nation’s strategic approach to immigration: one that balances provincial needs with national economic goals. As the new immigration leadership begins shaping future policies, the continued focus on targeted, data-driven selections will remain central to Canada’s long-term immigration success.

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