Canada Invites 264 Candidates In Latest PNP Draw
IRCC has just held a new Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. In this round, 264 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score of 710.
Compared to other PNP rounds so far in 2026, today’s draw is the smallest, but it doesn’t necessarily mean smaller draws are coming. Instead, it reflects the pool size on March 1, 2026: there were 258 candidates in the 601–1200 CRS range (where most provincial nominees fall). With 264 ITAs issued, Express Entry invited almost everyone with a valid provincial nomination in the pool.
We’ve put together a full breakdown of the draw details, key data, trends, and what it could mean for your PR plans this year.
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