Express Entry 2025 invitation plan Canada
Canada Announces Express Entry Invitation Roadmap for 2025
Priority Areas of Focus
They are all streams that Canada’s biggest labour gaps fall into and thus help Canada satisfy its needs from a socio-economic perspective.
Allocations for FY 2025
| Category | Total ITAs for 2025 | ITAs Already Issued | Remaining Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 3,000 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Healthcare | 8,000 | 7,500 | 500 |
| Trades | 3,300 | 0 | 3,300 |
Efforts by Ottawa at Francophone Immigration
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Cooperation among the Provinces and Territories
- The weeks for the draw schedules
- The draw type (general, category-specific, or French-language)
- Projected CRS score thresholds
How the Yukon Nominee Program Works
Pathways are:
- Critical Impact Worker Stream (for TEER 4–5 position)
- Skilled Worker Stream (for TEER 0–3 position)
- Express Entry Stream (for candidates who are subject to federal eligibility)
While the Yukon Community Pilot Program is closed, the Business Nominee Program is still open and available to accept entrepreneurs to begin businesses in the region.
Metro Areas Now Ineligible for Low-Wage LMIA Applications
| Family Size | Minimum Required Funds (Annual) |
|---|---|
| 1 person (student only) | CAD $22,895 |
| 2 people | CAD $28,502 |
| 3 people | CAD $35,040 |
| 4 people | CAD $42,543 |
| 5 people | CAD $48,252 |
| 6 people | CAD $54,420 |
| 7 people | CAD $60,589 |
| Additional family member | CAD $6,170 |
These figures represent a significant increase from the earlier requirement of CAD $20,635 for a single applicant, which had been in effect since January 1, 2024.
What This Means for Applicants
For teachers, tradespeople, and healthcare professionals, the latter half of 2025 is a time of prime opportunity. Thousands of offers are remaining for candidates in these occupations, and candidates should keep their Express Entry profile current and competitive.
French-speaking candidates also gain, since the government retains a large percentage of invitations for the sake of fostering Francophone expansion elsewhere other than in Quebec. With Canada getting set for its 2026 immigration levels plan, the final months of 2025 will have some draws from a vast array of categories, and this is a golden time for skilled workers to be alert and prepared.
