2026 Update on Express Entry/PNP: As of early February 2026, Canada's Express Entry has focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draws, with a major Feb. 3, 2026 draw issuing 423 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to PNP candidates (CRS 749) Over 19,000 ITAs have been issued in 2026, prioritizing in-country candidates and targeting specific sectors.
