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Canada has executed a highly significant draw under its Express Entry system, specifically targeting candidates who demonstrate proficiency in the French language. This substantial round of invitations saw 8,500 French-speaking individuals selected, marking a major effort in the nation’s strategic initiative to enhance its Francophone population across provinces outside of Quebec.
The issuance of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry mechanism manages applications for several of the country’s key economic immigration pathways. By dedicating a draw of this magnitude to French speakers, the Canadian government is leveraging its new Category-Based Selection tools, designed explicitly to fulfill specific demographic and labor market requirements across the vast geography of the nation.
This targeted approach underscores the federal commitment to promoting bilingualism and supporting official language minority communities. Language skills, particularly fluency in French, are increasingly viewed by policymakers not just as an asset but as an essential criterion for successful integration and for bolstering the cultural and social vitality of regions that need linguistic reinforcement.
The 8,500 successful applicants now have a critical window to submit their comprehensive applications for Permanent Residence (PR). This large-scale invitation aims to ensure that Canada meets its broader immigration goals while maintaining the linguistic balance of the country, ensuring new residents contribute effectively to both the economy and the maintenance of linguistic duality across the nation.
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February 9, 2026
Alberta's Advantage Immigration Program has issued 111 nominations from its 2026 allocation of 6,403 spaces, leaving 6,292 spots available as the province continues processing 1,386 applications across multiple streams.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream leads with 70 nominations issued and 741 applications under review, currently assessing submissions from October 2025.
Meanwhile, the Tourism and Hospitality Stream has granted 10 nominations with 73 applications pending, and the Express Entry Stream's Priority Sector initiative has issued 16 nominations for construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and other key industries. With 45,659 expressions of interest currently in the selection pool, Alberta continues its efforts to attract skilled workers and entrepreneurs to support the province's economic growth.
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January 22, 2026
On January 21, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Express Entry draw for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.
IRCC issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this draw. In round #392, the cut-off score was 509 points, two points fewer than it was in the previous CEC-targeted draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was October 29, 2025, at 04:35:24 UTC. As of January 19, 2026, 237,120 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool. So far in 2026, the Government of Canada has issued 15,255 invitations under Express Entry.
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January 22, 2026
On January 20, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the Express Entry draw #391.
The Government of Canada issued 681 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in this draw.
This round’s cut-off score was 746 points, 35 points more than the previous PNP-targeted draw.
The tie-breaking rule for this round was November 19, 2025, at 04:09:11 UTC. As of January 19, 2026, 237,120 profiles were registered in the Express Entry pool.
This year, the Government of Canada held three draws and invited 9,255 Express Entry candidates, including 1,255 PNP candidates.
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January 21, 2026
