Canada has invited 228 candidates for permanent residency through the latest Express Entry draw under the Provincial Nominee Program, lowering the CRS cut-off to 746. The move expands access to skilled professionals while the government prepares to remove job-offer points from the system in March 2025. The draw underscores the strategic role of provincial nominations in meeting regional labour needs.
Canada’s talent push: CRS bar trimmed; 228 PR-track nominees tracked
