Trade Draw 2025 – First Express Entry Trade Occupations Draw of the Year
The anticipation surrounding Canada’s first Trade Draw of 2025 on September 18 quickly turned to disappointment for many skilled trades candidates. The draw issued 1,250 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off of 505, a significant increase from previous draws. This higher threshold has raised concerns among trades professionals about the increasing competitiveness of the Express Entry pool. Adding to the complexity, the 2025 Express Entry category-based selection introduced a notable change: the inclusion of Cooks…