Government and Politics
The Pas is governed by a mayor and six councillors, who are elected by residents. The mayor is Alan McLauchlan.
The region is represented in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as part of The Pas riding. The riding was held by New Democratic MLA Oscar Lathlin until his death in November 2008.
In the House of Commons of Canada, The Pas is part of the Churchill riding, held by NDP MP Niki Ashton.
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