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Canada Holds Another Express Entry CEC Draw Within Two Weeks
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence in the latest Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) applicants.
To receive an invitation in this round, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 533 and must have submitted their Express Entry profile before 3:39 a.m. (UTC) on October 17.
Express Entry Draws List of 2025
| Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAs | Minimum CRS |
| November 12 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 533 |
| November 10 | 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 and 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 | Tarde | 1,250 | 505 |
| September 17 | Education | 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 and social services | 2,000 | 470 |
| August 18 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| August 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| August 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| July 22 | Healthcare and social services | 2,000 | 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 and 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 and social services | 500 | 510 |
| May 1 | Education | 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 |
This draw marks the second Express Entry round held in November, following earlier draws that included a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 10, a French-language proficiency draw on October 29, and another CEC draw on October 28.
So far this year, IRCC has issued a total of 82,223 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system.
Overview of Express Entry Draws in 2025
IRCC has primarily focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws throughout the year, while also conducting several draws targeting candidates with Canadian work experience, French-language skills, and occupations in key sectors such as healthcare, education, and trades.
| Draw Type | Number of Draws |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 21 |
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 12 |
| French-language proficiency | 7 |
| Healthcare and social services | 5 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade | 1 |
Invitations Issued by Stream Type
According to IRCC data, the majority of ITAs issued this year have gone to French-speaking and Canadian Experience Class candidates, reflecting the government’s commitment to supporting bilingualism and Canadian work experience within the immigration system.
| Draw Type | ITAs Issued to Date |
| French | 36,000 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 23,850 |
| Healthcare and social services | 9,792 |
| Provincial Nominee Program | 7,963 |
| Education | 3,500 |
| Trade | 1,250 |
The continued series of targeted draws demonstrates IRCC’s strategic approach in selecting candidates who align with Canada’s labour market needs and long-term immigration objectives.
As the year progresses, further draws are expected, providing additional opportunities for skilled professionals seeking permanent residency through the Express Entry system.