Canada Invites 4,000 CEC Candidates in Largest Express Entry Draw Since March 2026

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, also known as IRCC, has issued another round of Invitations to Apply through the Express Entry system.

On June 23, 2026, IRCC invited 4,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates to apply for permanent residence. This was the largest Canadian Experience Class draw since March 17, 2026.

Latest Canadian Experience Class Draw Details

To receive an invitation in this draw, candidates needed to meet the following requirements:

This means candidates with a CRS score of 516 or higher may have received an Invitation to Apply if they created their Express Entry profile before the tie-breaking date and time.

Largest CEC Draw Since March

This draw marks the 32nd Express Entry draw of 2026.

It is also the largest Canadian Experience Class draw since March 17, 2026, when IRCC also issued 4,000 invitations under the same category.

The latest draw shows that IRCC continues to focus on candidates already in Canada, especially those with Canadian work experience or provincial nominations.

Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2026

Express Entry Draws by Category in 2026

So far in 2026, IRCC has held more draws for Provincial Nominee Program and Canadian Experience Class candidates than any other category.

Total ITAs Issued in 2026

In 2026, IRCC has issued a total of 84,796 Invitations to Apply through Express Entry.

What This Means for Express Entry Candidates

The June 23 draw is important for Canadian Experience Class candidates because it shows continued opportunities for applicants with Canadian work experience.

However, the CRS cut-off score remains competitive. Candidates in the Express Entry pool should regularly review their profiles and look for ways to improve their CRS score, such as gaining more skilled work experience, improving language scores, completing further education, or exploring provincial nomination options.

Final Takeaway

IRCC’s latest Express Entry draw invited 4,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates with a minimum CRS score of 516.

This was the largest CEC draw since March 2026 and confirms that Canadian Experience Class candidates remain a major focus in Express Entry selections this year.