Category-based draws targeting candidates with high proficiency in French are anticipated to be more frequent to meet francophone targets. This aligns with Canada’s goal of increasing Francophone immigration outside of Quebec to promote linguistic diversity.
Express Entry draws targeting specific sectors such as STEM and healthcare should continue, but the cutoff score is expected to be higher as compared to previous similar draws. These targeted draws help address labour market gaps and support Canada’s economic growth.
While draws in 2024 are likely to remain competitive, the possibility of larger draws is less since the IRCC might be planning on reducing immigration targets in November. If this happens, the CRS cut-off scores will spike higher, making Express Entry even more competitive.