Express Entry Draw 408 | 3,000 Invited in Trades Occupations Draw
On April 02, 2026, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 3,000 invitations in the Express Entry draw under Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3. The minimum CRS score for this round was 477.
This draw is category-based. Only candidates with work experience in eligible skilled trades occupations were invited to apply.
Express Entry draw 408:
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Draw Detail |
Information |
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Date and Time |
April 2, 2026 |
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Draw Category |
Trade Occupations (2026, Version 3) |
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Number of Invitations Issued |
3,000 |
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CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate |
477 |
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Rank Required to Be Invited |
3,000 or above |
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Tie-Breaking Rule* |
February 14, 2026, at 20:53:54 UTC |
*If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
Full List Of 25 Eligible Trade Occupations 2026
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Occupation |
NOC Code |
TEER Level |
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Construction Managers |
70010 |
0 |
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Home Building and Renovation Managers |
70011 |
0 |
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Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors |
72100 |
2 |
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Sheet Metal Workers |
72102 |
2 |
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Welders and Related Machine Operators |
72106 |
2 |
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Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) |
72200 |
2 |
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Industrial Electricians |
72201 |
2 |
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Plumbers |
72300 |
2 |
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Gas Fitters |
72302 |
2 |
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Carpenters |
72310 |
2 |
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Cabinetmakers |
72311 |
2 |
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Bricklayers |
72320 |
2 |
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Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics |
72400 |
2 |
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Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics |
72401 |
2 |
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Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics |
72402 |
2 |
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Electrical Mechanics |
72422 |
2 |
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Water Well Drillers |
72501 |
2 |
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Other Technical Trades and Related Occupations |
72999 |
2 |
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Construction Estimators |
22303 |
2 |
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Concrete Finishers |
73100 |
3 |
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Roofers and Shinglers |
73110 |
3 |
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Painters and Decorators (Except Interior Decorators) |
73112 |
3 |
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Floor Covering Installers |
73113 |
3 |
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Contractors and Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Services |
82021 |
2 |
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Butchers: Retail and Wholesale |
63201 |
3 |
These occupations are vital to the development and growth of Canada.
First-Ever 2026 Draw for Trade Workers
Express Entry draw 408 issued 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITA) to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 477. Today’s draw was the first ever category-specific draw for trade occupations in 2026. Meaning that all candidates for this draw were selected from a select number of NOC codes within the Express Entry pool, related to trade occupations.
In general, category-specific draws have had a lower CRS cut-off score than the recent all-program draws.
How This Draw Benefits Skilled Workers?
Incorporating draws designed specifically for tradespeople has resulted in the creation of a special pathway to Canada Permanent Residency.
Major Benefits:
- Lower CRS point threshold
- Greater opportunity to be selected based on skills
- Shorter application processing times
- Immediate relevance to job market demands
For most individuals, this has become the simplest way to move to Canada.
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