Total ITAs issued: 600

Type of draw: Agriculture and agri-food occupations (2023-1)

Date and time of round: September 28, 2023 at 16:45:09 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 354

Tie-breaking rule: June 12, 2023 at 10:23:21 UTC

If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

The decision to focus on candidates with backgrounds in agriculture and agri-food-related roles, such as agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors, and retail and wholesale butchers, underscores Canada’s commitment to bolstering its agricultural workforce with skilled professionals. This strategic move aims to bridge the talent gap within the industry and facilitate its growth and expansion across the country.

Canada’s agriculture and Agri-food industry have been pivotal to the nation’s economy and global trade. In 2022, this sector achieved remarkable milestones, exporting agricultural and food products valued at nearly $92.8 billion to international markets. This remarkable contribution to Canada’s economy highlights the industry’s significance and its growing need for skilled talent to sustain its momentum.