Canada has conducted a new Express Entry draw targeting candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), continuing its focus on applicants with skilled work experience in Canada.

On April 14, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a CEC-specific round. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 515 to receive an invitation.

This draw highlights Canada’s ongoing efforts to prioritize candidates who have already demonstrated their ability to integrate into the Canadian workforce through local work experience.

Express Entry Draw Results – April 14, 2026

Category: Canadian Experience Class
Number of Invitations Issed: 2,000
Minimum CRS Score: 515
Rank Required: 2,000 or above
Date & Time of Round: April 14, 2026 at 10:24:07 UTC
Tie-Breaking Rule: June 10, 2025 at 02:46:26 UTC

Under the tie-breaking rule, candidates with a CRS score of 515 were invited only if they had submitted their Express Entry profiles on or before June 10, 2025 at 02:46:26 UTC.

If more than one candidate had the lowest CRS score, the cut-off was determined based on the date and time their profiles were submitted.

Why This CEC Draw Matters

Canadian Experience Class draws are a key part of Canada’s immigration system. By selecting candidates with Canadian work experience, the government aims to:

  • Retain skilled workers already contributing to the economy
  • Support long-term labour market stability
  • Reduce integration barriers for newcomers
  • Strengthen pathways from temporary to permanent residence

CEC candidates are often well-positioned for success due to their familiarity with Canada’s job market, language proficiency, and established networks.

Express Entry Snapshot – CEC

Draw Date: April 14, 2026
Invitations Issued: 2,000
Minimum CRS Score: 515

This latest draw demonstrates IRCC’s continued emphasis on Canadian Experience Class candidates, reinforcing its strategy to transition temporary residents into permanent residents.

🎉 Congratulations to the 2,000 candidates who received Invitations to Appl

For candidates in the Express Entry pool, gaining Canadian work experience remains one of the strongest pathways to permanent residence in Canada.