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Living in The Pas

The Pas is a city in Canada. The Pas had a population of 5,416 at the end of 2022. The city faced an unemployment rate of 9.82% at the end of 2021. The Pas had a foreign population of 375 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to The Pas?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in The Pas.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

The Pas counted 2,365 dwellings at the end of 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for The Pas yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings2,365 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings2,150 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 375 people of 5,416 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in The Pas is 9.8%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–10The Pas 9.8%75 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate60.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,185 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca13Official
Unemployment rate9.82 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to The Pas. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

Job SearchMigrant Support
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in The Pas. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

The Pas's nearest airport was YQD, 19 km away and offered 3 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights1Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km19 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYQD3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for The Pas. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in The Pas.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
The Pas average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-23°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
The Pas average monthly precipitation, mm020406080201216223980776455412320JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -14.2 · Feb -10.7 · Mar -2.9 · Apr 6.6 · May 14.7 · Jun 20.7 · Jul 23.9 · Aug 22.5 · Sep 16.2 · Oct 6.9 · Nov -3.6 · Dec -11.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -23.4 · Feb -21.7 · Mar -15.1 · Apr -5.2 · May 2.1 · Jun 9.3 · Jul 12.8 · Aug 11.6 · Sep 6 · Oct -0.8 · Nov -10.8 · Dec -20 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -18.8 · Feb -16.2 · Mar -9 · Apr 0.7 · May 8.4 · Jun 15 · Jul 18.4 · Aug 17.1 · Sep 11.1 · Oct 3.1 · Nov -7.2 · Dec -15.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 19.6 · Feb 11.5 · Mar 16.1 · Apr 22.4 · May 38.5 · Jun 79.5 · Jul 77.4 · Aug 63.7 · Sep 55.4 · Oct 41.4 · Nov 22.5 · Dec 19.7 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI12Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Chisasibi5,399 residentsDeer Lake5,374 residentsMontréal-Ouest5,368 residentsDuncan5,363 residentsMemramcook5,352 residentsMeadow Lake5,510 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 44.7 km². The Pas counted 2,150 households at the end of 2021. The city recorded a population density of 126.2 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
The Pas residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.1%Foreign residents 6.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area44.69 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
City area44.69 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Foreign-resident share7.04 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents375 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density126.2 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official
Population5,416 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in The Pas by year, residents5,3745,5795,7845,989200120052009201520225,416residents

Population fell 8.9% between 2001 and 2022, from 5,947 to 5,416.

Is The Pas a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–61%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–65%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents375 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population5,416 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings2,365 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate60.8 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,185 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.82 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,150 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Labour force participation rate67.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in The Pas when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around The Pas?

The median gross salary is 2,185 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in The Pas?

The unemployment rate is 9.82 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in The Pas?

The published population is 5,416 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in The Pas?

375 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is The Pas a good place to live?

The Pas may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). The Pas, Canada: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/the-pas/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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