Canada held an Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on 13 October 2026, reportedly issuing 752 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 772.
Why Is the CRS Cut-Off So High?
Candidates who receive a qualifying provincial nomination through an enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream receive 600 additional CRS points. This can significantly increase their ranking in the Express Entry pool.
The reported 13 October draw followed the 1 October 2026 trades-category draw, which issued 3,500 invitations at a CRS cut-off of 476.
Important Points
Draw date: 13 October 2026.
Invitations issued: 752 ITAs.
Minimum CRS score: 772.
Who may benefit: Express Entry candidates eligible for the PNP-specific round.
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