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Unfortunately, CT is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process and is often conducted by a small and overworked nursing staff. To help improve the effectiveness of CT, we introduce a detailed, individual-based model of CT for the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The model captures the detailed operation of TB CT, including loss to follow-up, and prophylactic and case treatment. This representation is used to assess the impact on active TB cases and TB infection prevalence of differential scoping, speed, prioritization of the CT process, and reduced loss to follow-up. Scenario results are broadly consistent with\u2014but provide many additional insights beyond\u2014our previously reported findings using an aggregate model. In the context of a stylized northern community, findings suggest that age- and ethnicity-prioritized schemes could improve CT effectiveness compared to unprioritized schemes by dramatically reducing TB infection and preventing on average roughly 11% ( p &lt; .0001) of active TB cases over a period of 20 years. Reducing loss to follow-up to 10% could yield 5.4% ( p = .02) TB cases prevented on average with lower prevalence of TB infection, but improving the CT speed does not yield significant improvement in TB outcomes. 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