Canada has invited 2,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system. The draw, held on September 29, 2026, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 518. Candidates with a CRS score of 518 were selected if they had submitted their Express Entry profile before 8:48 p.m UTC on February 13, 2026
This was the third CEC draw in September. In 2026, Canada has issued 55,250 CEC invitations across 17 draws. It reflects the continued focus on candidates with Canadian work experience.
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