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Canada's Latest Express Entry Draw Targets French-Speaking Talent, Inviting 2,500 Candidates

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted another targeted Express Entry draw on August 8, 2025. This marks the third invitation round of August, following draws for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) earlier in the month, underscoring an accelerated pace of invitations recently.

According to official data released, this draw was a "French language proficiency" category-based selection, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. To be considered, candidates needed to meet two conditions:

  1. They had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 481.
  2. They had created their Express Entry profile before 5:16 a.m. Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) on July 18, 2025.

This latter requirement, known as the "tie-breaking rule," means that among all candidates with a score of 481, only those who submitted their profile before this specific date and time received an invitation. This mechanism ensures fairness and establishes priority in the selection process.

Analysis of 2025 Express Entry Draw Trends

Reviewing the invitation landscape of 2025 so far, IRCC's strategic focus is clear. As of this latest draw, the total number of ITAs issued this year through the Express Entry system has reached 53,128.

In terms of draw types, selections for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have played a dominant role, with 14 rounds conducted. This reflects the close collaboration between the federal government and the provinces and territories to attract immigrants who meet local labor market needs.

This is followed by draws for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), with 8 rounds held, aimed at retaining temporary residents who have already gained valuable work experience in Canada.

Furthermore, including this latest round, there have been 4 targeted draws for French-speaking talent, which is highly consistent with the Canadian government's long-term policy of promoting Francophone communities outside of Quebec.

Since the introduction of "category-based selections" last year, IRCC has also begun holding draws for candidates in specific industries or with certain educational backgrounds. Data shows that 3 draws have been held this year for the "Healthcare and social services" category and one for the "Education" category. These initiatives are designed to precisely fill labor shortages in Canada's key sectors.

Overall, the Express Entry system in 2025 demonstrates a trend towards diversification and targeted selections, shifting from traditional "all-program" draws based on high scores to a model more focused on provincial nominations, specific language abilities, and key occupational categories. For prospective immigrants to Canada, this means that in addition to striving for a high CRS score, aligning one's profile with Canada's specific economic and social needs is becoming increasingly crucial.

Summary of Express Entry draws in 2025

  1. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): 14 draws
  2. Canadian Experience Class (CEC): 8 draws
  3. French-language proficiency: 4 draws
  4. Healthcare and social services: 3 draws
  5. Education: 1 draw
DateDraw TypeNumber of ITAsCut-off CRS score
August 8French language proficiency2,500481
August 7Canadian Experience Class1,000534
August 6Provincial Nominee Program225739
July 22Healthcare and social services4,000475
July 21Provincial Nominee Program202788
July 8Canadian Experience Class3,000518
July 7Provincial Nominee Program356750
June 23Canadian Experience Class3,000521
June 26Provincial Nominee Program503742
June 12Canadian Experience Class3,000529
June 10Provincial Nominee Program125784
June 4Healthcare and social services500504
June 3Provincial Nominee Program277726
May 13Canadian Experience Class500547
May 12Provincial Nominee Program511706
May 2Healthcare and social services500510
May 1 Education1,000479
April 28Provincial Nominee Program421727
April 14Provincial Nominee Program825764
March 21French language proficiency7,500379
March 17Provincial Nominee Program536736
March 6French language proficiency4,500410
March 3Provincial Nominee Program725667
February 19French language proficiency6,500428
February 17Provincial Nominee Program646750
February 5Canadian Experience Class4,000521
February 4Provincial Nominee Program455802
January 23Canadian Experience Class4,000527
January 8Canadian Experience Class1,350542
January 7Provincial Nominee Program471793


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