More French Express Entry Draws Expected as Canada Targets 12% Francophone PRs

On June 2, immigration ministers revealed they will increase francophone immigration by 12% by 2029. Currently, it is set at 8.5% for 2025, 9.5% for 2026, 10% for 2027 and 12% by 2029.

This bold move, revealed by the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship that signals a transformative era of French-speaking immigrants seeking opportunities in Canada.

With targeted Express Entry draws and innovative programs, the route to Permanent Residency for Francophone is smoother than ever, making it a perfect time for French-speaking skilled workers to pursue their Canadian dream.

Calculated Strike for Francophone Communities

In the recent House of Commons sessions, MP Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault focused on the vital role of Francophone immigration in uplifting minorities, that is, the Francophone communities (FMCs) and driving economic growth.

Earlier, he questioned what the government is doing to boost francophone immigration outside Quebec.

In his response, Minister Diab demarcated the government’s plan to surpass its 2024 target of 6% French-speaking admissions outside Quebec, setting progressively higher goals: 8.5% in 2025, 9.5% in 2026, 10% in 2027, and an ambitious 12% by 2029.

The latest official Statistics Canada census report shows a drop in the proportion of Francophones outside Quebec, dropping from 6.1% in 1971 to just 3.5% in 2021.

To back pedal this trend and cushion the vitality of FMCs, Canada has welcomed 132,195 French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec from 2003 to September 2024.

The new target focuses on accelerating this growth, ensuring Francophone communities thrive culturally and economically.

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More French-Language Express Entry Draws Expected in 2025

The Express Entry system is a basis of Canada’s cornerstone of Canada’s Francophone immigration strategy, with French language proficiency draws taking centre stage in 2025.

So far this year, 18,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) have been issued through French-focused draws, accounting for 54% of all Express Entry invitations.

These draws consistently feature significantly lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff scores compared to other categories, making them a golden opportunity for French-speaking candidates or candidates who are willing to learn French. Here are all the French Entry Express Draws in 2025:

With the above table, you can understand large-scale draws, with significantly lower CRS cutoffs, highlight the advantage for candidates with at least Level 7 proficiency in French. This number is almost half of the usual PNP draw sizes.

Also Read: Canada’s Express Entry Draw Invites PNP Candidates After CRS Score Change

Key Takeaways for French-Speaking Immigrants

• Lower CRS requirements make French draws highly accessible.
• Increased quotas mean more opportunities for francophones.
• Canada is actively prioritizing French-speaking immigrants outside Quebec.

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As IRCC continues to focus on PNP and French language candidates, hopeful applicants, especially those under CEC or other priority streams, should stay updated and prepare for upcoming opportunities.

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