Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw Sends 8,500 Invitations to French-Speaking Candidates
On 6 February 2026, IRCC invited 8,500 French-speaking Express Entry candidates—its largest-ever francophone draw—with a CRS cut-off of 400. The move advances Ottawa’s goal of boosting francophone immigration outside Quebec and offers employers better access to bilingual talent. Candidates have 60 days to submit full applications, and more category-based draws are expected.
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