Canada has recently issued thousands of Permanent Residency (PR) invitations across multiple immigration categories, reinforcing its commitment to addressing labour shortages and meeting long-term immigration targets.
These large-scale draws by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and provincial nominee programs highlight strong opportunities for skilled workers, healthcare professionals, French speakers, and candidates with Canadian work experience.
Major Express Entry & Provincial Draws – Late 2025
🏥 Healthcare & Social Services Occupations
Draw Date: December 11, 2025
Invitations Issued: 1,000
Minimum CRS Score: 476
IRCC continues to prioritize healthcare and social services professionals to strengthen Canada’s medical system. This targeted draw reflects the ongoing demand for skilled medical and support workers across the country.
🇨🇦 Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Draw Date: December 10, 2025
Invitations Issued: 6,000
Minimum CRS Score: 520
This was one of the largest CEC draws of the year, aimed at skilled workers who already have at least one year of Canadian work experience. CEC remains a strong pathway for temporary residents looking to transition to permanent status.
🏛️ Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Draw Date: December 8, 2025
Invitations Issued: 1,123
Minimum CRS Score: 729
This marked the largest PNP draw of 2025. Provincial programs allow provinces and territories to nominate candidates who meet specific regional labour market needs.
French-Language Proficiency Category
Draw Date: November 28, 2025
Invitations Issued: 6,000
Minimum CRS Score: 408
Candidates with strong French-language proficiency continue to benefit from significantly lower CRS cut-offs, making this one of the most accessible Express Entry categories.
Provincial Program Highlights
British Columbia PNP
410 invitations issued on December 10, 2025
Multiple Skills Immigration streams targeted
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Issued thousands of invitations earlier in 2025
Focused on priority sectors such as healthcare and education
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Strategy
These invitation rounds align with Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, which aims to:
Maintain approximately 380,000 PR admissions per year
Prioritize economic immigration
Address critical labour shortages
Support long-term population and economic growth
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