09/03/2026
There is a lot of confusion about the Pesticide Certificate of Qualification (CoQ) and Express Entry points. So let’s keep it simple. 🇨🇦
If your Certificate of Qualification is issued by the competent provincial or territorial trade authority and it meets IRCC’s requirements for a valid certificate of qualification in a trade occupation, you may be able to claim Express Entry points.
With a valid CoQ:
👉 CLB 5 or 6 in all four abilities = up to 25 CRS points
👉 CLB 7 or higher in all four abilities = up to 50 CRS points
📌 As of now, there has been no confirmed change removing these CRS points.
But don’t get confused by the name of the certificate alone—the certificate must actually meet the IRCC definition and requirements.
📞 Have questions about your Express Entry profile? Contact Chahat at +1 (647) 675-5497.
Save this reel and share it with someone holding a Certificate of Qualification! 🇨🇦