Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program draw through the Express Entry system in over six months.
In the first Express Entry draw this month, a total of 714 ITAs were issued to PNP candidates on November 11, 2025.
For the selection into this round, the following conditions were required:
- Minimum CRS score: 738
- Profile submission deadline: Before 2:12 a.m. (UTC) on February 22, 2025
This draw comes after the issuance of Canada’s updated Immigration Levels Plan for 2026 to 2028 and continues the trend of admitting skilled newcomers under both federal and provincial programs.
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Overview of Express Entry Draws in 2025
IRCC has been conducting active draws throughout the year 2025 by issuing invitations in various categories such as Provincial Nominee, Canadian Experience Class, French language proficiency, and occupation-specific streams.
Below is a summary of all draws held so far this year:
| Date | Draw Type | Invitations Issued (ITAs) | Minimum CRS Score |
| November 11 | Provincial Nominee Program | 714 | 738 |
| October 29 | French Language Proficiency | 6,000 | 416 |
| October 28 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| October 27 | Provincial Nominee Program | 302 | 761 |
| October 15 | Healthcare & Social Services | 2,500 | 472 |
| October 14 | Provincial Nominee Program | 345 | 778 |
| 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 Occupations | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education Occupations | 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Social Services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education Occupations | 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 |
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PNP Draws Continue to Play a Major Role
The November 11 draw was the largest PNP-specific Express Entry draw since April 14, when 825 candidates were invited.
With this round, IRCC has now invited 82,199 candidates through Express Entry in 2025.
Skilled candidate selection in Canada has been balanced this year, with draws falling under category-based, as well as program-specific rounds, alternatively. However, a substantial share of the total ITAs issued has gone to PNP and French language draws.
Breakdown of Draws by Category
The distribution of draws this year clearly shows the focus of IRCC on PNP and CEC streams, coupled with occupation categories targeted in support of labour market needs across the provinces.
| Category | Number of Draws in 2025 |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 21 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 11 |
| French-Language Proficiency | 7 |
| Healthcare and Social Services | 5 |
| Education Occupations | 2 |
| Trade Occupations | 1 |
ITAs Issued by Stream Type
The total number of invitations issued to date under each stream also reflects IRCC’s efforts in meeting both national and regional skill demands.
| Stream Type | Total ITAs in 2025 |
| French-Language Category | 36,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 22,850 |
| Healthcare & Social Services | 9,792 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,963 |
| Education Category | 3,500 |
| Trade Category | 1,250 |
Outlook for Canada’s Express Entry in 2026
There is no doubt that Express Entry will be one of the most sought-after programs for skilled professionals seeking Canadian PR as we move toward 2026. As provinces continually revise their lists of in-demand occupations and the federal government increases targeted draws, activity within the PNP stream is expected to increase in the upcoming year. The increasing frequency of category-based draws also signals IRCC’s continuing shift toward a skills-first immigration model, one that aligns foreign talent with Canada’s shifting workforce priorities.
