IRCC never announces Express Entry draws in advance – each round is confirmed on the day. But the pattern from this past week is worth watching for the week of October 19-23, 2026. On Tuesday, October 13, IRCC held a Provincial Nominee Program-only draw inviting 752 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 772. On Thursday, October 15, a Canadian Experience Class draw invited 2,500 candidates at CRS 519 – the largest CEC draw in weeks. And on Friday, October 16, a French-language proficiency category-based draw invited 5,000 candidates at CRS 435. That’s PNP, then CEC, then a category-based round – three draws in four days. If next week follows a similar rhythm, candidates in the pool can expect 2-3 rounds with the same mix. Candidates should keep their Express Entry profiles active, language test results valid, and supporting documents ready, since rounds reward those who can move fast. ImmiQuest will be watching every round and reporting results as they are confirmed.