On January 5, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 392 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the new PNP-targeted draw. In round #213, the cut-off score was 808 points, 88 points more compared to the previous PNP draw. The tie-breaking rule for this round was March 4, 2021 at 13:53:48 UTC. As of January 4, 2022, there are 193,148 profiles registered in the Express Entry pool, 1,383 more compared to the previous update. Last year, Canada issued a record-high 114,431 ITAs through Express Entry.

Canada to extend PGWPs to international graduates whose work permits expired
On June 24, 2022, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced