476 CRS Score Secures 3,500 Canada Trade Invites
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) just issued 3,500 permanent residence invitations in its second Skilled Trades Express Entry draw of 2026. Held on October 1, draw #447 set the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score at 476.
For applicants tracking the pool, that threshold sits one point lower than the previous trades-specific round held in April. While the drop is modest, it highlights how category-based selection can open doors for trades workers whose scores might fall short in general draws.
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The two trades rounds conducted so far this year have pushed a combined 6,500 invitations into the system. But don’t treat that single-point drop as a sign of a steady decline. The cutoff bounces around based on pool size, the timing of when profiles drop into the system, and how many ITAs the agency decides to release.
| Draw Metric | October 1, 2026 Details |
|---|---|
| Draw Number | Express Entry #447 |
| Category | Trades Occupations |
| Invitations Issued | 3,500 |
| Lowest CRS Score | 476 |
| Tie-Breaking Rule | May 28, 2026 at 16:55:23 UTC |
Simply having trade experience won’t automatically trigger an invitation. You’ve got to clear the baseline Express Entry program requirements first, then hit the specific criteria for the trades category before the system flags your profile for an invite.
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