IRCC invites 4,500 Francophone candidates in record-size Express Entry draw
IRCC holds high-cut-off Canadian Experience Class draw, issues 3,000 ITAs
Canada invokes new powers to suspend immigration documents from Ebola-affected nations
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Canada resumes Canadian Experience Class invitations with high CRS cut-off
IRCC issued 3,000 ITAs for Canadian Experience Class candidates on 27 May 2026 with a CRS cut-off of 518, ending a four-week pause in CEC rounds. The high threshold highlights intense competition in the pool and reinforces the need for employers and foreign workers to pursue score-boosting strategies or provincial nominations. The move signals Ottawa’s continued focus on converting in-country temporary workers to permanent residents.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program reports 1,051 invitations in latest draws
A bulletin released on 27 May 2026 confirms that Alberta issued 1,051 provincial nomination invitations earlier this month across tech, healthcare, rural and general skilled-worker streams. The data help employers and applicants benchmark their chances and plan Express Entry timelines, particularly given the high federal CRS cut-offs seen this week.