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Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw for Trade Occupations in 2025
Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw for Trade Occupations in 2025
Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw for Trade Occupations in 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially conducted its first Express Entry draw of 2025 targeting candidates in trade occupations, highlighting the government’s ongoing commitment to addressing labour shortages in skilled trades across the country.
Key Highlights of the Draw
Number of Invitations Issued: 1,250
Category: Trade Occupations (category-based selection under Express Entry)
Minimum CRS Score Required: 505
Tie-breaking Rule: Candidates must have submitted their Express Entry profile before November 5, 2025, at 10:36 p.m. UTC
Why This Draw Matters?
Canada has long recognized the importance of skilled trade workers in sustaining economic growth and meeting critical labour market needs. By holding category-specific draws for trade occupations, IRCC ensures that sectors such as construction, manufacturing, electrical, and mechanical trades can attract qualified talent to fill gaps that cannot be met locally.
This draw is part of IRCC’s category-based selection strategy introduced to streamline immigration for professionals in high-demand fields. Alongside health care, STEM, transport, and agriculture, trade occupations remain one of the government’s top priorities for 2025.
What This Means for Applicants?
Candidates in the Express Entry pool who meet the eligibility requirements and hold experience in eligible trade occupations have a strong chance of being invited in these targeted rounds. However, competition remains high, with a CRS cut-off score of 505, meaning only highly ranked candidates received invitations in this draw.
Applicants who were not selected this time are encouraged to keep their profiles active, improve their CRS score where possible (such as through language tests, work experience, or provincial nomination), and stay informed about upcoming category-specific draws.
