The Region of Portage la Prairie 2015 Community Profile
Portage Regional Economic Development Table of Contents
About the Region 1
Demographics 2 Population 2 Household Income 2 Workforce Education Attainment 2 Employment Rates & Distribution 3 Occupation by Sector 3 Leading Employers 4 Schools in the Region 4 Schools within the Division 5
Higher Education 6 Closest Four Year Institution 6 Closest Community/Technical College 7
Payroll Costs 7 Canadian Pension Plan 7 Employment Insurance 7 Workers Compensation 8
Transportation 8 Distance to Six Nearest Metro Areas 9 Closest International Airport 9 Closest Civil Airport 9 Closest Port 10 Closest Customs Port of Entry 10
Utilities 11 Natural Gas 11 Electricity 12 Water 14 Landfill and Waste Management 15 Telecommunications 16
Research Base 16
Business Support Services 17
Government 18
Taxation 19 Personal Income Tax 19 Corporate Income Tax 19 Federal and Provincial Sales Tax 20 Property Taxes 20
Quality of Life 21 Climate Data 21 Culture and Recreation 21 Health Services 24 Religious Services 25 About the Region of Portage la Prairie
The region of Portage la Prairie consists of the City of Portage la Prairie and the surrounding rural municipality. Portage la Prairie is the fourth largest city and is located in Southern Manitoba. It is a major service centre for the Central Plains region of Manitoba containing regional government offices, retail and distribution services. Within the central time zone, Portage la Prairie has unparalleled access through rail and air to all markets across Canada, the US and Mexico. It is located between the province’s two major centres (Winnipeg and Brandon) and is central to 80% of Manitoba’s population.