As of August 3, 2026, Canada’s Express Entry pool held 229,100 candidates, which represents a net decrease of 2,433 profiles from the 231,533 recorded on July 19.
One day before the most recent Provincial Nominee Program draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada released CRS score distribution data that conceals the true narrative behind that headline figure.
Despite an overall decrease in the pool, the 501 to 600 CRS band, which determines who is invited to apply for the Canadian Experience Class, increased by 1,572 candidates during the same two-week period.
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Source: https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/