So no draw! That was not expected at all. CIC, a lil transparency would go a long way. But then again, this is such an exciting time to be in the EE pool (I'm not at the moment, BTW). Too much clarity might take away the joy of getting ITA. The hope, anxiety, stress, disappointment, test of patience and finally the joy of getting ITA after all the hard work for months or years for people like me.
There could be two possible reason for not having draw last night or last week.
IRCC may have overestimated their capacity by inviting so many this year already and now they must be thinking, hang on a minute, we don't have so much resources to go at this rate. We need to slow down. Hence no draw.
Federal Budget 2017. Very much the likely culprit. In order to make it a grand success, i guess, they decided to have early march draw and no draw until the FB2017. Now remember this year's budget has mentioned about Express Entry for the first time. Hence proposed amendments may be implement moving forward. Or maybe not. For example, fast track visa processing of work permit for techies, allocating points for having siblings in Canada (PR or Citizen). These changes were proposed last year but were not implemented last NOV. They might now, i hope they do. Basically they want to attract people who are most likely to succeed in Canada, like come and work immediately. Not like come, get trained, improve language spending our own resources and struggle all your life. They want people who are good to go, of course for work. Major work done with NOV 19 amendments. Now maybe the remaining proposed changes will be implemented shortly. I firmly believe candidates with 425+ are in a very good position. Below 425 but up to 400, if i were them, i would seriously consider OINP, if PT is sent. I can have 388 with my current IELTS BTW, if you think i am trying to favour myself. I do wish/hope liberals give points for having siblings in Canada as my sis lives in Ontaio.
CRS cutoff may not decline next draw because of the gap and then start descending at crawling pace before hitting the rock bottom of 425 or maybe 420. But then again, who am i to predict about the intentions of CIC. Predicting a girl's mood can be easier on contrary lol. Anyway, lets hope draw takes place on Friday and best of luck fellas!