CEC is the right comparison for many temporary residents
If your path is mainly built on Canadian work experience, a CEC cut-off is usually more useful than a high PNP headline.
Updated
IRCC draw data verified through June 27, 2026. Latest tracked round: Healthcare and Social Services Occupations #422 on Jun 25, 2026.
CEC draw tracker
CEC remains the benchmark that many in-Canada candidates should watch first
This page is a fast reading of how to interpret CEC cut-offs without getting distracted by streams that do not reflect your profile.
Latest cut-off
514
Latest round
Apr 28, 2026
Verified
June 27, 2026
Small score changes can still matter
When cut-offs sit in a narrow band, even a modest gain in language or time worked can change how realistic your near-term chances look.
Sequence still matters
Back-to-back rounds can affect interpretation, so the order of CEC, French, and PNP invitations often tells more than one isolated number.