Exciting news for trade workers looking to migrate to Canada! Recently, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) rolled out 1,250 invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates in the Express Entry's trade occupations category. This is the first draw of the year for trade positions, and it’s generating quite a buzz!

To be eligible, candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 505 and must have created their Express Entry profiles by 10:36 p.m. UTC on November 5, 2025. So, how does your profile measure up?

Let’s take a quick look at some recent draws. October saw draws focusing on various categories, but the standout was the healthcare and social services, with many ITAs issued! In total, IRCC has issued over 65,547 ITAs in 2025 alone!

For those hoping to enter the trade category, there are even more ITAs expected later in the year. According to IRCC, around 3,300 ITAs are projected to go out to trade candidates in the latter half of 2025. So, keep your profiles updated and don’t miss your chance!