Express Entry Year in Review

🇨🇦 2026 Draw Summary

26 rounds completed through Jan 5, 2026 Live Data
26
Total Draws
+12 from 2025
71,627
Invitations
+38,698 from 2025
556
Average CRS
-53 from 2025
169–802
CRS Range
Min – Max

2026 vs 2025 (Year-to-Date)

Live
Total Draws
2026 26
2025 14
+12 more draws
Total ITAs
2026 71,627
2025 32,929
+38,698 more ITAs
Average CRS
2026 556
2025 609
-53 points lower
Top Programs Provincial Nominee Program

Year-over-year comparison of Express Entry draws shows how Canada's immigration priorities evolve. Changes in draw frequency, CRS cutoff scores, and total invitations reflect broader policy shifts and labour market needs.

CRS Score Trajectory

2026
CRS Cutoff Score
Period Average

Draw-by-Draw Results

26 draws
No. Date Program CRS ITAs Tie-Break
#389 Jan 5, 2026 Provincial Nominee Program 711 574 2025-10-06 01:54:31
#389 Jan 5, 2026
Provincial Nominee Program
CRS Cutoff
711
ITAs Issued 574