Trades Express Entry draws
IRCC has held 14 trades rounds since May 26, 2017, inviting 16,905 candidates. The latest, #447 on October 1, 2026, cut off at 476 with 3,500 invitations.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rounds in 2026 | 2 |
| Invitations in 2026 | 6,500 |
| Average cutoff, last 12 months | 477 (2 rounds) |
| Range, last 12 months | 476 to 477 |
| Lowest cutoff on record | 199 (#64, May 26, 2017) |
What these rounds are
Trades rounds invite candidates with recent work experience in an eligible trade occupation, such as electricians, plumbers and carpenters. This history also includes the earlier Federal Skilled Trades Program rounds. See Express Entry draw types for how the round types differ, and the CRS calculator to see where your score stands.
Every trades round
| Round | Date | Invitations | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| #447 | Oct 1, 2026 | 3,500 | 476 |
| #408 | Apr 2, 2026 | 3,000 | 477 |
| #368 | Sep 18, 2025 | 1,250 | 505 |
| #321 | Oct 23, 2024 | 1,800 | 433 |
| #300 | Jul 4, 2024 | 1,800 | 436 |
| #276 | Dec 19, 2023 | 1,000 | 425 |
| #261 | Aug 3, 2023 | 1,500 | 388 |
| #159 | Aug 6, 2020 | 250 | 415 |
| #128 | Oct 16, 2019 | 500 | 357 |
| #117 | May 15, 2019 | 500 | 332 |
| #100 | Sep 24, 2018 | 400 | 284 |
| #91a | May 30, 2018 | 500 | 288 |
| #76 | Nov 1, 2017 | 505 | 241 |
| #64 | May 26, 2017 | 400 | 199 |