Canada’s First Category-Based Express Entry Draw of 2026
IRCC launched 2026’s category-based draws with a major French-language proficiency round, issuing 8,500 invitations and setting a CRS cut-off of 400. The size of the draw makes it clear that French-speaking candidates are a top priority early this year.
We’ve put together a full breakdown of the draw details, key takeaways, and what this could mean for French-speaking candidates planning their PR journey in 2026.
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