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Canada Invites 2,000 CEC Candidates in First Express Entry Draw of July

Canadian Experience Class Draw – July 7

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    Canada Holds First Canadian Experience Class Express Entry Draw of July, Invites 2,000 Candidates

    Canada has launched its July Express Entry activity with a new invitation round targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the latest draw on July 7, issuing 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates seeking permanent residence.

    The latest selection comes just one day after a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw and continues IRCC’s 2026 strategy of prioritising applicants with Canadian work experience and other targeted immigration categories. As Canada focuses on meeting labour market demands, CEC candidates remain among the biggest beneficiaries of Express Entry invitations this year.

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    Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2026

    Results: Rounds of invitations

    • Canadian Experience Class
    • Number of ITAs: 2,000
    • CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited: 517
    • Date and time of round: July 7, 2026 at 11:16:50 UTC
    • Tie-breaking rule: December 29, 2025 at 17:49:27 UTC
    • Total ITAs issued in 2026 so far: 91,601

    If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

    Source Website :- Express Entry system

    Invitations to Apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades Program may be issued through this round of invitations.

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    Total Express Entry ITAs for 2026

    With this latest draw, IRCC has now issued 91,601 ITAs through Express Entry in 2026. The distribution of invitations clearly reflects the department’s priority streams.

    The high volume of Canadian Experience Class invitations indicates a growing emphasis on bilingual talent as Canada works to meet its long-term Francophone immigration targets.

    Category-Based Draws Conducted in 2026

    Express Entry rounds this year have been limited to specific streams rather than broad, multi-program draws.

    The draws are now divided as follows:

    • PNP : 13 draw
    • CEC : 11 Draw
    • French-language skills : 6
    • Healthcare and social services : 2
    • Physicians with Canadian Work Experience : 2
    • Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience : 1
    • Trade Occupations : 1
    • Education: No Draws Yet

    Provincial Nominee Program draws have been the most frequent in 2026, reflecting the federal government’s collaboration with provinces to address localized workforce shortages.

    Eligible Occupations Under the New Category

    The senior manager category was introduced as part of immigration policy adjustments announced in February 2026, which added several new occupational groups to category-based selection. To qualify, applicants must have at least one year of Canadian work experience within the last three years in one of the following leadership roles listed under the National Occupation Classification (NOC):

    • Senior managers in construction, transportation, production, and utilities
    • Senior managers in trade, broadcasting, and other service sectors
    • Senior managers in health, education, social services, and community organisations
    • Senior managers in financial services, communications, and other business sectors

    These occupations represent executive-level roles that play a key part in managing major industries and organisations across Canada.

    Total Express Entry ITAs Issued in 2026 So Far

    Below is a snapshot of all Express Entry draws conducted so far this year:
    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC) : 43,250
    • French language proficiency: 30,500
    • Healthcare and social services occupations : 8,000
    • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) : 5,939
    • Trade occupations (Version 2) : 3,000
    • Physicians with Canadian Work Experience : 662
    • Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience : 250
    • Education Professionals : No Draws Yet
    Draw Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS
    424 July 7 CEC 2,000 517
    423 July 6 PNP 534 708
    422 June 24 Healthcare and Social Services Occupations 4,000 475
    421 June 24 Physicians with Canadian Work Experience 271 223
    420 June 23 CEC 4,000 516
    419 June 22 Provincial Nominee Program 955 730
    418 May 28 French-Language proficiency 4,500 409
    417 May 27 CEC 3,000 518
    416 May 25 PNP 334 805
    415 May 11 PNP 380 798
    414 April 29 French-Speaking 4,000 400
    413 April 28 CEC 2,000 514
    412 April 27 PNP 473 795
    411 April 15 French-Language 4,000 419
    410 April 14 CEC 2,000 515
    409 April 13 PNP 324 786
    408 April 2 Trades Occupations 3,000 477
    407 March 31 CEC 2,250 509
    406 March 30 PNP 356 802
    405 March 18 french language Skills 4,000 393
    404 March 17 CEC 4,000 507
    403 March 16 PNP 362 742
    402 March 05 Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience 250 429
    401 March 04 French-Language proficiency 5,500 397
    400 March 03 CEC 4,000 508
    399 March 02 Provincial Nominee Program 264 710
    398 February 20 Healthcare and Social Services Occupations 4,000 467
    397 February 19 Physicians with Canadian Work Experience 391 169
    396 February 17 CEC 6,000 508
    395 February 16 PNP 279 789
    394 February 06 French-Language proficiency 8,500 400
    393 February 3 PNP 423 749
    392 January 21 CEC 6,000 509
    391 January 20 PNP 681 746
    390 January 07 CEC 8,000 511
    389 January 05 PNP 574 711

    As of July 07, a total of 91,601 ITAs have been issued through the Express Entry system in 2026. CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 169

    Express Entry Draw Reports

    Canadian Experience Class Continues to Play a Key Role

    The Canadian Experience Class remains one of the most important pathways for temporary foreign workers seeking permanent residence. Candidates with skilled Canadian work experience often adapt more quickly to the labour market, making them a priority under Canada’s economic immigration strategy.
    By conducting regular CEC-specific draws, IRCC continues to support the transition of eligible workers already living in Canada into permanent residents while helping employers retain experienced talent.
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    Recent Express Entry Trends

    Express Entry invitation rounds throughout 2026 have followed a consistent pattern of rotating between different immigration categories, including:

    This category-focused approach enables Canada to address workforce shortages across multiple industries while selecting candidates who best match the country’s economic priorities.

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    What This Means for Candidates

    The latest CEC draw confirms that applicants with skilled Canadian work experience continue to have strong opportunities for permanent residence through Express Entry.

    Candidates hoping to improve their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply should consider:

    • Increasing their CRS score through higher language test results
    • Gaining additional skilled Canadian work experience
    • Pursuing a provincial nomination for additional CRS points
    • Keeping their Express Entry profile accurate and up to date
    With IRCC continuing to conduct frequent targeted draws throughout 2026, candidates who qualify under priority categories can expect further opportunities as Canada works toward achieving its annual immigration objectives.

    Also check out  2026-2028 immigration levels plan | Canada Immigration Plan 2025 to 2027 | Canada Immigration Levels Plan For 2024-2026 | Canada Immigration Level Plan for 2023-2025​

    Stay tuned for future updates on Express Entry draws and immigration news.

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