Peak Activity Highlights
March 2025 Category Breakdown
| Category/Program | ITAs Issued | Percentage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ITAs | 13,261 | 100% | Record High |
| Category-Based Draws (12,000 ITAs) | |||
| French-Speaking | 12,000 | 90.5% | Dominant Category |
| STEM Occupations | 0 | 0% | Not Launched |
| Healthcare | 0 | 0% | Not Launched |
| Trade | 0 | 0% | Not Launched |
| Education | 0 | 0% | Not Launched |
| Agriculture | 0 | 0% | Not Launched |
| Program-Based Draws (1,261 ITAs) | |||
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 0 | 0% | Suspended |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | 1,261 | 9.5% | Federal-Provincial Unity |
| Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) | 0 | 0% | Suspended |
| Federal Skilled Trades (FST) | 0 | 0% | Suspended |
🇫🇷 French-Speaking Category Dominance
March witnessed the dominant performance of French-speaking category draws with 12,000 ITAs (90.5% of total), marking Canada's strategic commitment to bilingual workforce development and francophone community support.
Strategic Analysis
French-Speaking Category Leadership
The French-speaking category with 12,000 ITAs represented Canada's largest single-category allocation, demonstrating commitment to bilingual workforce development and francophone community support.
- Largest category allocation in Express Entry history
- Strategic focus on bilingual workforce development
- Addresses francophone community needs outside Quebec
- Foundation for sustained French-speaking recruitment
Provincial Nominee Program Focus
PNP maintained strategic activity with 1,261 ITAs, representing the sole program-based selection as CEC, FSW, and FST were suspended to prioritize category-based draws.
- Sole program-based selection in March
- Federal-provincial partnership maintained
- Strategic focus on regional needs
Historic Peak Activity
March's 13,261 ITAs established the highest monthly allocation in Express Entry history, demonstrating Canada's expanded immigration capacity and strategic multi-category approach.
- Highest monthly ITA count ever recorded
- Perfect balance of category and program-based draws
- System capacity expansion demonstration
Year-to-Date Impact
March's peak performance brought the 2025 cumulative total to 30,662 ITAs across three months, with French-speaking category draws representing 90.5% of March selections. The dominant French-speaking focus established a clear bilingual workforce development strategy.
🔮 April Outlook
Following March's peak activity, April 2025 is expected to show strategic consolidation with more balanced selections as the system optimizes the French-speaking category approach while potentially introducing additional category-based streams.