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. !1 Demographics Population Region of Portage la Prairie Population by Age Group Region of Portage la Prairie Percentage of Population Under 19 4852 24.7% 20-34 3343 17.0% 35-54 5543 28.2% 55-69 3747 19.0% 70+ 2186 11.1% Total 19671 100.0% (Source: Financial Post Canadian Market Demographics) Household Income Household Income Family Income Per Capita Income City of Portage la Prairie $82,755 $88,955 $27,426 RM of Portage la Prairie $64,454 $77,130 $27,338 (Source: Financial Post Canadian Market Demographics) Workforce Education Attainment Education Level % of Population Over 25 Years Less than High School 29.4% High School Diploma Only 24.5% Trades Certificate 13.5% College/University Certificate 21.0% Bachelor or Graduate Degree 12.0% Less Than High School High School Diploma Only Trades Certificate 12% College/University Certificate/Diploma 29% Bachelor or Graduate Degree 21% 14% 25% !2 Employment Rates & Distribution City of Portage la Prairie RM of Portage la Prairie Employment Rate 63.3% 66.0% Unemployment Rate 4.7% 4.5% Class of Worker Employee 93.4% 85% Self-Employed 6.6% 15% Source: National Household Survey 2011, Statistics Canada. Occupation by Sector Sector Percentage of Population (Workforce) Business and Management 22.3% Natural and Applied Sciences 1.6% Health 10.6% Government and Social Services 4.7% Education 4.7% Arts, Culture and Recreation 2.1% Sales and Services 25.9% Trades and Transportation 13.3% Primary Industry 9.9% Manufacturing, Processing and Utilities 4.9% Total of Workforce Population 100% Business and Management 5% Natural and Applied Sciences 10% Health 22% Social and Government Services Education 13% Arts, Culture and Recreation 2% Sales and Services Trades and Transportation 11% Primary Industry Manufacturing, Processing and Utilities 5% 26% 2%5% !3 Leading Employers Major Employers Southern Regional Health Authority Government of Manitoba Portage School Division McCain’s Simplot Portage Mutual Schools in the Region Education within the City of Portage la Prairie and parts of the Rural Municipality is provided by the Portage la Prairie School Division. The School Division serves over 3,300 students in the City of Portage la Prairie, the Town of Oakville and several Hutterite colonies. There are seven schools with Kindergarten to Grade 8 programs, 10 multi-level Hutterian schools and one High School Campus serving grades 9-12. Portage la Prairie School Division Address 535 3rd Street NW Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2C4 Website: http://www.plpsd.mb.ca Phone: 1-(204)-857-8756 Total Enrolment (2014) 3,384 Number of Schools 18 (7 in Portage la Prairie, 1 in Oakville, 10 Hutterian Schools) Employees 498 (271 professional staff, 227 support staff) !4 Schools within Division School Grades Enrolment Address Ecole Arthur Meighen 5-8 339 201 River Road School Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3W2 Telephone: 1-(204)-857-3405 Ecole Crescentview K-4 429 751 Crescent Road East School Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0Y2 Telephone: 1-(204)-857-3475 Fort la Reine School K-6 189 36 13th Street NW Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2T5 Telephone: 1-(204)-857-7687 La Verendrye School K-8 379 500 7th Avenue NW Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0A5 Telephone: 1-(204)-857-3478 North Memorial School K-6 141 410 6th Avenue NE Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0B4 Telephone: 1-(204)-857-4564 Oakville School K-8 142 Box 130 Oakville, MB R0H 0Y0 1-(204)-267-2404 Yellowquill School K-8 380 3000 Crescent Road West Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2B6 Telephone: 1-(204)-857-8714 Portage Collegiate 9-12 1094 65 3rd Street SW Institute Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2B6 1-(204)-857-6843 While the Portage la Prairie School Division serves most students within the Region of Portage la Prairie, in some instances the following School Division serve some in the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie: - Prairie Rose School Division. For more information see: http://www.prsdmb.ca - Prairie Spirit School Division. For more information see: http://prairiespirit.mb.ca - Pine Creek School Division. For more information see: http://www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca !5 Higher Education Closest Four Year Institutions Institution University of Manitoba Campus Fort Garry Campus Address 66 Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Telephone 1-800-432-1960 Website www.umanitoba.ca Total Enrollment 29,759 Undergraduate 25,363 Graduate 3,748 International Students 13% of all students; representing 104 countries Operating Budget $604,000,000 Research Funding $136,800,000 Distance from Portage la 97 km Prairie !6 Closest Community and Technical College Institution Red River College Campus Portage la Prairie Campus Address 32-5th Street SE, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1J2 Telephone (204) 856-1915 Website http://www.rrc.ca/index.php?pid=410 Distance from Portage la Within the community Prairie Payroll Costs Payroll costs for employers and employees apply to employees and employers in Manitoba, irrespective of community. These include: - Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) - Employment Insurance (EI) - Workers Compensation (WCB) Canadian Pension Plan Federal CPP Premium Rates (2015) Amount Maximum Pensionable Earnings $53,600 Basic Exemption $3,500 Maximum Contributory Earnings $50,100 Employee Contribution Rate 4.95% Maximum Annual Employee Contribution $2,479.95 Maximum Annual Self-Employed Contribution $4,959.90 Source: Canada Revenue Agency Employment Insurance Federal EI Premium Rates (2015) Amount Maximum Annual Insurable Earnings $49,500 Maximum Annual Employee Premium $930.60 Maximum Annual Employer Premium $1302.84 Percentage Rate 1.88% Source: Canada Revenue Agency !7 Workers Compensation Board (Source: Worker’s Compensation Board of Manitoba) WCB Information Sectors for rates classification Sector 1: Agriculture and Forestry Sector 2: Mines, Quarries, Oil Wells Sector 3: Manufacturing Sector 4: Construction Sector 5: Transportation (Communication and Storage) Sector 6: Trade Sector 7: Service Industries Sector 8: Public Administration Sector 9: Optional Coverage Each sector has sub-sectors with individual rates for firm type. For more information see: www.wcb.mb.ca Maximum Assessable Earnings per worker $121,000 Transportation Portage la Prairie has some of the best transportation advantages in the country. Its central location combined with a fully developed and diversified transportation infrastructure ensures the effective shipping and receiving of goods. Rail: Portage la Prairie is served by Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways, both provide freight and both give north-south and east-west service. The mainlines of both major railways run through the city with the city’s industrial park serviced by municipal owned lines. The connection to both railways provide a connection for Portage to the Port of Churchill, Canada’s only Arctic seaport and the North West Passage. Road: The city is located on the Trans Canada Highway #1 stretching from coast to coast. Portage la Prairie is the only city in the country that is connected to both the Trans Canada and to the Yellowhead Highway #16 which connects Portage la Prairie with the major cities in north western Canada." !8 Distance to Six Nearest Metro Areas City Miles Kilometres Winnipeg, MB 47 75 Fargo, ND 263 423 Regina, SK 301 485 Bismarck, ND 337 542 Thunder Bay, ON 495 796 Minneapolis, MN 497 800 Closest International Airport Winnipeg James Richardson International Airport (YWG) Distance from Portage la Prairie 82.5km Hub Status Yes Number of Runways 2 Runway Lengths 2,650 feet and 3,350 feet Hours of Operation 0330 to 2100 Closest Civil Airport Southport Airport (Portage/Southport CYPG) Distance from Portage la Prairie Within community Number of runways 4 Primary Runway 13R-31L – 2132 m by 45 m Secondary Runways 13L-31R – 954 m by 45 m 08-26 – 813 m by 30 m 01-19 – 928 by 45 m !9 Closest Port CentrePort Canada Way Location Winnipeg River, Lake or Ocean Inland