Canada issues Express Entry invitations for French speakers and CEC candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted several Express Entry draws in mid-to-late October 2026. A significant focus was placed on French-language proficiency, with a draw on October 16 inviting 5,000 candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score as low as 435. A subsequent French-language draw on October 27 issued 5,000 invitations with a cut-off score of 407.

Other recent draws included the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), which maintained a relatively stable cut-off score of 519 throughout October. Additionally, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held draws on October 13 and 26, with cut-off scores of 772 and 761 respectively. A category-based draw for trades occupations on October 1 invited 3,500 candidates with a score of 476.