📋 Data sources: IRCC official draw results, AAIP, OINP, BC PNP announcements. As of April 18, 2026. For informational purposes only.
📊 Key Metrics This Week
🔥 Top Headlines
On April 13, IRCC conducted its 6th PNP draw of 2026 (Draw #409). Minimum CRS score fell 16 points to 786, with 324 invitations issued. With the 600-point provincial nomination boost, candidates need only ~186 base points.
Between April 8-14, AAIP conducted 4 draws: Tech (146 at 59 points), Rural Renewal (74 at 50 points), Healthcare (62 at 59 points), and Construction Trades (50 at 60 points). Tech accounted for 43% of invitations.
On April 13, NL held its 3rd EOI draw of 2026: 177 through NLPNP and 33 through AIP. Total 2026 invitations now reach 900.
📈 EE-PNP Historical Trend (2026)
| Draw Date | Draw # | Category | Invitations | CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | #400 | PNP | 574 | 711 |
| Jan 21 | #402 | PNP | 681 | 746 |
| Mar 2 | #405 | PNP | 264 | 710 |
| Mar 16 | #407 | PNP | 362 | 742 |
| Mar 30 | #408 | PNP | 356 | 802 |
| Apr 13 | #409 | PNP | 324 | 786 |
Source: IRCC official draw results. No separate CEC draws conducted in 2026 to date.
📌 This Week’s In-Depth Articles
📅 Key Dates This Week
- April 8 — Alberta Tech Pathway: 146 invitations (minimum 59 points)
- April 9 — Alberta Rural Renewal: 74 invitations (minimum 50 points)
- April 13 — EE-PNP Draw #409: 324 ITAs (786 points) + NL PNP: 210 invitations
- April 13 — Alberta Healthcare Pathway: 62 invitations (minimum 59 points)
- April 14 — Alberta Construction Trades: 50 invitations (minimum 60 points)
IRCCGUIDE · Canada Immigration Weekly · Week 16, 2026 (April 13-19)
Data sources: IRCC, AAIP, OINP, BC PNP, NLPNP official announcements