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Living in The Pas

In The Pas, unemployment is 9.8% (2021).

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.

Last checked 2026-09-2616 sources

Population5,416people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (region)2,571EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.82%country median 8.4% — 17% aboveOfficial source · Statistics Canada
Recorded crime9,812incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025District figureOfficial source · Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police

Higher unemployment than 65% of Canadian cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 91% of Canadian cities that publish it.

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 figure is published for The Pas. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
The Pas recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€50
Mobile plan, 10 GB€24
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.79 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Bell Fibe 500 home internet1Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB24.27 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Public Mobile 50GB plan5Official · national market
Dwellings2,365 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Main residence dwellings2,150 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

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 employee56%strong on work, weak on education · range 46–66%
Student47%strong on cost, weak on education · range 35–59%
Family47%strong on family, weak on education · range 35–59%
Retirement55%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–69%

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in The Pas?

The unemployment rate is about 9.8 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.82 % · Statistics Canada10
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in The Pas is 9.8%. Of 515 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate60.8 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,571 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca16Official
Unemployment rate9.82 %country median 8.4%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

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

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Safety

How safe is The Pas?

Police recorded about 9,812 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2

Recorded crime across major citiesThe Pas highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with The Pas highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Winnipeg7,894
Edmonton7,108
Halifax6,020
Vancouver5,438
Calgary4,796
London4,743
Québec4,630
Ottawa4,298
Hamilton4,257
Toronto4,177
Gatineau3,756
Montreal3,674
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents9,812 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2025Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police2Official · county

Mobility and administration

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Distance to the nearest major airport19 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)YQD3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

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

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
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 NCEI12Official · 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 NCEI13Official · 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 NCEI14Official · 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 NCEI15Official · nearest-station reading

Similar climate. In Canada: Gatineau ±6.2 °C. Elsewhere: Oulu (Finland) ±4.1 °C, Kuopio (Finland) ±4.4 °C, Jyväskylä (Finland) ±4.4 °C, Fargo (United States) ±5.1 °C, Tampere (Finland) ±5.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

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.

How many people live in The Pas?

The published population was 5,416 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada8

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area44.69 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
City area44.69 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Foreign-resident share7.04 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Foreign residents375 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Population density126.2 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada11Official
Population5,416 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada8Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022

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

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households2,150 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Labour force participation rate67.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official

Alternatives for people set on The Pas

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Alternative cities in Canada

Other cities in Canada to compare with The Pas, nearest in population first.

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Chisasibi5,399 residentsAyr5,383 residentsDeer Lake5,374 residentsMontréal-Ouest5,368 residentsMemramcook5,352 residentsMeadow Lake5,510 residents

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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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Common questions

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

How many people live in The Pas?

The published population was 5,416 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

How safe is The Pas?

Police recorded about 9,812 incidents per 100,000 (2025). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police.

What is the unemployment rate in The Pas?

The unemployment rate is about 9.8 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around The Pas?

The median gross salary is 2,571 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in The Pas?

375 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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