Canada held a new Express Entry draw on April 14, 2026, inviting 2,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class.
To receive an invitation, candidates needed:
- a minimum CRS score of 515
- an Express Entry profile submitted on June 10, 2025
This was the seventh CEC draw of 2026. The cut-off increased by 6 points compared to the previous CEC draw, making it the highest CEC score seen so far this year. It was also the smallest CEC draw of 2026.
So far in 2026, IRCC has issued 61,154 invitations through Express Entry. CEC candidates have received the largest share, with 32,250 ITAs.
