The immigration department issued a new Express Entry draw on 5 August 2026, targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. 3,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) were released to applicants who met a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 516 and had created an Express Entry profile by 9:35 p.m. UTC on 3 July 2026.
August 5 2026 CEC draw
- Draw type: Canadian Experience Class
- CRS cut‑off: 516
- ITAs issued: 3,000
Recent Express Entry draw summary (2026)
| Date | Draw type | CRS cut‑off | ITAs issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 3,000 |
| Aug 4 | Provincial Nominee Program | 768 | 507 |
| Jul 23 | Skilled Military Recruits | 368 | 4 |
| Jul 22 | French‑Language proficiency | 399 | 5,000 |
| Jul 21 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 2,000 |
| Jul 20 | Provincial Nominee Program | 744 | 511 |
| Jul 10 | Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience | 392 | 500 |
| Jul 9 | French‑Language proficiency | 420 | 5,000 |
| Jul 7 | Canadian Experience Class | 517 | 2,000 |
| Jul 6 | Provincial Nominee Program | 708 | 534 |
| Jun 25 | Healthcare and social services | 475 | 4,000 |
| Jun 24 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience | 223 | 271 |
| Jun 23 | Canadian Experience Class | 516 | 4,000 |
| Jun 22 | Provincial Nominee Program | 730 | 955 |
| … | … | … | … |
(The table continues with earlier draws; the full list is available in the source.)
2026 draw activity by category
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 15 draws, 6,957 ITAs
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 13 draws, 48,250 ITAs
- French‑Language proficiency: 8 draws, 40,500 ITAs
- Physicians with Canadian work experience: 2 draws, 662 ITAs
- Healthcare and social services: 2 draws, 8,000 ITAs
- Senior Managers with Canadian work experience: 2 draws, 750 ITAs
- Trades: 1 draw, 3,000 ITAs
- Skilled Military Recruits: 1 draw, 4 ITAs
Overall, IRCC has issued 108,123 ITAs across all draw types in 2026, marking the 44th Express Entry selection round of the year. The data show a continued emphasis on candidates with Canadian work experience and those holding provincial nominations.
Source article: www.cicnews.com
