Canada Express Entry 2026 Draw Analysis (January 5 – July 10)
Canada has conducted 38 Express Entry draws between January 5 and July 10, 2026, issuing a total of 97,101 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The latest trends show Canada’s continued focus on addressing labour shortages through category-based selections.
Highlights
- Total Draws: 38
- Total ITAs Issued: 97,101
Program-wise Analysis
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- ITAs: 43,250
- CRS Range: 507–518
- Focus: Candidates with Canadian work experience.
French-Language Proficiency
- ITAs: 35,500
- CRS Range: 393–420
- Focus: French-speaking skilled workers.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- ITAs: 5,939
- CRS Range: 708–805
- Candidates receive an additional 600 CRS points through provincial nomination.
Healthcare Occupations
- ITAs: 8,000
- CRS Range: 467–475
- Canada continues prioritizing healthcare professionals.
Trades Occupations
- ITAs: 3,000
- CRS: 477
- Skilled trades remain in demand across Canada.
Senior Managers
- ITAs: 750
- CRS Range: 392–429
- Targeted invitations for leadership positions.
Physicians
- ITAs: 662
- CRS Range: 169–223
- Historically low CRS scores reflect Canada’s urgent need for doctors.
Conclusion
The 2026 Express Entry draws indicate that Canada continues to prioritize candidates with Canadian work experience, French-language proficiency, healthcare expertise, and other occupations facing labour shortages.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)