Trades occupations draws
Category-based rounds for candidates with qualifying experience in eligible trade occupations (separate from the Federal Skilled Trades Program rounds).
Quick answer
The latest Trades draw was round #447 on October 1, 2026, with 3,500 invitations and a minimum CRS score of 476. Over the past 12 months, 2 Trades draws had cut-offs between 476 and 477 (average 477).
Last updated October 28, 2026 · Source: IRCC
Latest cut-off
476
#447 · October 1, 2026
Latest invitations
3,500
12-month range
476–477
2 draws, avg 477
All-time
7
draws · 13,850 invitations
Recent trend
Across the last five Trades draws, the average cut-off was 465 — up 58 points compared with the five before (407). Rounds have been larger, averaging 2,270 invitations versus 1,250.
How often
Across the last 6 Trades draws, rounds were typically about 196 days apart. IRCC doesn't publish a schedule, so treat this as a pattern, not a prediction.
Trades draws by year
| Year | Draws | Invitations | Lowest | Highest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6,500 | 476 | 477 | 477 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1,250 | 505 | 505 | 505 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3,600 | 433 | 436 | 435 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2,500 | 388 | 425 | 407 |
Eligible occupations (Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3)
IRCC requires that candidates have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous — in a single occupation listed in the table below (no matter your primary occupation); in Canada or abroad.
- NOC 22303 Construction estimators
- NOC 70010 Construction managers
- NOC 70011 Home building and renovation managers
- NOC 72100 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
- NOC 72102 Sheet metal workers
- NOC 72106 Welders and related machine operators
- NOC 72200 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- NOC 72201 Industrial electricians
- NOC 72300 Plumbers
- NOC 72302 Gas fitters
- NOC 72310 Carpenters
- NOC 72311 Cabinetmakers
- NOC 72320 Bricklayers
- NOC 72400 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- NOC 72401 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- NOC 72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- NOC 72422 Electrical mechanics
- NOC 72501 Water well drillers
- NOC 72999 Other technical trades and related occupations
- NOC 73100 Concrete finishers
- NOC 73110 Roofers and shinglers
- NOC 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- NOC 73113 Floor covering installers
- NOC 82021 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services
- NOC 63201 Butchers - retail and wholesale
Source: IRCC category-based selection.
Every Trades draw
| # | Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447 | October 1, 2026 | 3,500 | 476 |
| 408 | April 2, 2026 | 3,000 | 477 |
| 368 | September 18, 2025 | 1,250 | 505 |
| 321 | October 23, 2024 | 1,800 | 433 |
| 300 | July 4, 2024 | 1,800 | 436 |
| 276 | December 19, 2023 | 1,000 | 425 |
| 261 | August 3, 2023 | 1,500 | 388 |
Frequently asked questions
What CRS score do you need for a Trades draw?+
There's no fixed score — each round sets its own cut-off. In 2026, Trades draws had minimum CRS scores between 476 and 477 (average 477). The most recent, round #447 on October 1, 2026, invited candidates with 476 or more.
How often are Trades draws held?+
IRCC doesn't publish a schedule. Over the last 6 Trades draws, the typical gap between rounds was about 196 days.
How many invitations were issued in Trades draws in 2026?+
6,500 invitations across 2 Trades draws in 2026, according to IRCC's rounds data.
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Want to see how your score compares? Calculate your CRS score. Category eligibility is set by IRCC for each round — check the official round details before relying on any category.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.