Moving to Canada from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Canada — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Canada.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Canada, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
311 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Saint Pierre and Miquelon live in Canada · UN DESA

Who's moving to Canada?

Top countries of origin for Canada's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Canada stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PM
16.5
CA
2.3

Canada performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

PM
88.7%
CA
93.0%

Canada performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PM
8.7%
CA
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PM
$46,200
CA
$55,800

Canada performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PM
81.4 yrs
CA
83.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PM
8.2
CA
4.4

Canada performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Canada?

Working remotely from Canada's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Canada.

Is Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What language do they speak in Canada?

The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PM CA
Population 5,257 38,232,593
Currency Euro (€) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages French English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +508 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number 911