Code |
Class title |
Class definition |
111 |
Crop production |
This subsector comprises establishments, such as farms,
orchards, groves, greenhouses and nurseries, primarily
engaged in growing crops, plants, vines, trees and their
seeds (excluding those engaged in forestry operations).
Industries have been created taking into account input
factors, such as suitable land, climatic conditions,
type of equipment, and the amount and type of labour
required. The production process is typically completed
when the raw product or commodity grown reaches the farm
gate for market, that is, at the point of first sale or
price determination. Establishments in these industries
may use traditional crop production methods, employ
modified or improved crop inputs, or engage in organic
crop production. An establishment is classified within
this subsector provided that fifty percent or more of
the establishment's agricultural production consists of
crops. Establishments with fifty percent or more crop
production and with no one product or family of products
accounting for fifty percent of the production are
treated as combination crop farms and classified to
11199 All other crop farming, except if fifty percent or
more of the production is a combination of oilseeds and
grains, in which case they are classified to 11119 Other
grain farming. |
112 |
Animal production and aquaculture |
This subsector comprises establishments, such as
ranches, farms and feedlots, primarily engaged in
raising animals, producing animal products and fattening
animals. Industries have been created taking into
account input factors such as suitable grazing or
pasture land, specialized buildings, type of equipment,
and the amount and type of labour required. An
establishment is classified within this subsector
provided that fifty percent or more of the
establishment's agricultural production consists of
animal production or aquaculture. Establishments with
fifty percent or more animal production or aquaculture
and with no one product or family of products accounting
for fifty percent of the production are treated as
combination animal farms and classified to 11299 All
other animal production. |
113 |
Forestry and logging |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in growing and harvesting timber on a long
production cycle (of ten years or more). Long production
cycles use different production processes than short
production cycles, which require more horticultural
interventions prior to harvest, resulting in processes
more similar to those found in the Crop production
subsector. Consequently, Christmas tree production and
other production involving production cycles of less
than ten years, are classified to the Crop production
subsector. Industries in this subsector specialize in
different stages of the production cycle. Reforestation
requires production of seedlings in specialized
nurseries. Timber production requires natural forests or
suitable areas of land that are available for a long
duration. The maturation time for timber depends upon
the species of tree, the climatic conditions of the
region, and the intended purpose of the timber. The
harvesting of timber, except when done on an extremely
small scale, requires specialized machinery unique to
the industry. The gathering of forest products, such as
gums, barks, balsam needles and Spanish moss, are also
included in this subsector. |
114 |
Fishing, hunting and trapping |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in catching fish and other wild animals from
their natural habitats. These establishments are
dependent upon a continued supply of the natural
resource. The catching of fish is the predominant
economic activity of this subsector and it usually
requires specialized vessels that, by the nature of
their size, configuration and equipment, are not
suitable for any other type of production, such as
transportation. Hunting and trapping utilize a wide
variety of production processes and are classified in
the same subsector as fishing because the availability
of resources and the constraints imposed, such as
conservation requirements and proper habitat
maintenance, are similar. |
115 |
Support activities for agriculture and forestry |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing support services that are essential
to agricultural and forestry production. |
211 |
Oil and gas extraction |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in operating oil and gas field properties. Such
activities may include exploration for crude petroleum
and natural gas; drilling, completing and equipping
wells; operating separators, emulsion breakers,
desilting equipment and field gathering lines for crude
petroleum; and all other activities in the preparation
of oil and gas up to the point of shipment from the
producing property. This subsector includes the
production of oil, the mining and extraction of oil from
oil shale and oil sands, and the production of gas and
hydrocarbon liquids, through gasification, liquefaction
and pyrolysis of coal at the mine site. |
212 |
Mining and quarrying (except oil and gas) |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing
metallic and non-metallic minerals, including coal. |
213 |
Support activities for mining, and oil and gas
extraction |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing support services, on a contract or
fee basis, for the mining and quarrying of minerals and
for the extraction of oil and gas. Establishments
engaged in the exploration for minerals, other than oil
or gas, are included. Exploration includes traditional
prospecting methods, such as taking ore samples and
making geological observations at prospective sites.
|
221 |
Utilities |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in operating electric, gas and water utilities.
These establishments generate, transmit, control and
distribute electric power; distribute natural gas; treat
and distribute water; operate sewer systems and sewage
treatment facilities; and provide related services,
generally through a permanent infrastructure of lines,
pipes and treatment and processing facilities. |
236 |
Construction of buildings |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in the construction of buildings. Buildings are
distinguished by their primary function, such as
residential, commercial and industrial. Establishments
may produce new construction, or undertake additions,
alterations, or maintenance and repairs to existing
structures. The on-site assembly of precast, panellized,
and prefabricated buildings and construction of
temporary buildings are included in this subsector. Part
or all of the production work for which the
establishments in this subsector have responsibility may
be subcontracted to other construction establishments -
usually specialty trade contractors. |
237 |
Heavy and civil engineering construction |
This subsector comprises establishments whose primary
activity is the construction of entire engineering
projects (e.g., highways and dams), and specialty trade
contractors, whose primary activity is the production of
a specific component for such projects. Establishments
may produce new construction, or undertake additions,
alterations, or maintenance and repairs to existing
structures and works. Establishments in this subsector
are classified based on the types of structures that
they construct. Specialty trade contractors in this
subsector generally provide specialized services of a
type related to heavy and civil engineering construction
projects and not normally performed on buildings or
building related projects. For example, specialized
equipment is needed to paint lines on highways. This
equipment is not normally used in building applications
so the activity is classified in this subsector. Traffic
signal installation, while specific to highways, uses
much of the same skills and equipment that are needed
for electrical work in building projects and is
therefore classified in subsector 238 Specialty trade
contractors. Construction projects involving water
resources (e.g., dredging and land drainage) and
projects involving open space improvement (e.g., parks
and trails) are included in this subsector.
Establishments whose primary activity is the subdivision
of land into individual building lots usually perform
various additional site-improvement activities (e.g.,
road building and utility line installation) and are
included in this subsector. |
238 |
Specialty trade contractors |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in trade activities generally needed in the
construction of buildings and structures, such as
masonry, painting, or electrical work. The work
performed may include new work, additions, alterations,
maintenance, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors
usually work under contract to general contractors or
operative builders to carry out a component of an
overall project. However, they may contract directly
with the owner of the property, especially in renovation
and repair construction. Not all specialized trade
activities are classified in this subsector. In order to
conform to the generally accepted distinctions made by
construction businesses themselves, some types of
specialized establishments involved in heavy and civil
engineering construction are classified in subsector 237
Heavy and civil engineering construction. Usually most
of the work is carried out at the construction site.
Some trade contractors operate shops in which they carry
out job-specific prefabrication and other work. However,
establishments that manufacture structural components
such as steel and pre-cast concrete, or that manufacture
building equipment such as boilers and elevators, are
classified in sector 31-33 Manufacturing even if they
install these goods themselves. The specialized
activities classified in this subsector range from the
initial site preparation for new construction, through
the construction of building foundations and structures,
the installation of building equipment and systems, to
the finishing of buildings and other structures. |
311 |
Food manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in producing food for human or animal
consumption. |
312 |
Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing beverages and tobacco products.
|
313 |
Textile mills |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing yarn or textile fabrics, or
finishing yarn, textile fabrics or clothing.
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing both
fabrics and textile products, except knitted clothing,
are included. |
314 |
Textile product mills |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing textile products, except
clothing. |
315 |
Clothing manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing clothing. |
316 |
Leather and allied product manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing leather and allied products.
|
321 |
Wood product manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing products from wood. There are
three industry groups in this subsector, comprising
establishments engaged in sawing logs into lumber and
similar products, or preserving these products; making
products that improve the natural characteristics of
wood, by making veneers, plywood, reconstituted wood
panel products or engineered wood assemblies; and making
a diverse range of wood products, such as millwork. |
322 |
Paper manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing pulp, paper and paper products.
The manufacture of pulp involves separating the
cellulose fibres from other impurities in wood, used
paper or other fibre sources. The manufacture of paper
involves matting these fibres into a sheet. Converted
paper products are produced from paper and other
materials by various cutting and shaping techniques.
|
323 |
Printing and related support activities |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in printing and providing related support
activities. |
324 |
Petroleum and coal product manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in transforming crude petroleum and coal into
intermediate and end products. The dominant process is
petroleum refining, which separates crude petroleum into
components or fractions through such techniques as
cracking and distillation. |
325 |
Chemical manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing chemicals and chemical
preparations, from organic and inorganic raw materials.
|
326 |
Plastics and rubber products manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in making goods by processing raw rubber and
plastics materials. Rubber and plastics-based activities
are combined in the same subsector because the technical
properties of these polymers are related. Generally,
establishments classified in this subsector manufacture
products made of just one material, rubber or plastics,
with the major exception of tire manufacturing. |
327 |
Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing non-metallic mineral products.
These establishments cut, grind, shape and finish
granite, marble, limestone, slate and other stone; mix
non-metallic minerals with chemicals and other
additives; and heat non-metallic mineral preparations to
make products, such as bricks, refractories, ceramic
products, cement and glass. |
331 |
Primary metal manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in smelting and refining ferrous and non-ferrous
metals from ore, pig or scrap in blast or electric
furnaces. Metal alloys are made with the introduction of
other chemical elements. The output of smelting and
refining, usually in ingot form, is used in rolling and
drawing operations to produce sheet, strip, bars, rods
and wire, and in molten form to produce castings and
other basic metal products. |
332 |
Fabricated metal product manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in forging, stamping, forming, turning and
joining processes to produce ferrous and non-ferrous
metal products, such as cutlery and hand tools,
architectural and structural metal products, boilers,
tanks and shipping containers, hardware, spring and wire
products, turned products, and bolts, nuts and screws.
|
333 |
Machinery manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing industrial and commercial
machinery. These establishments assemble parts into
components, subassemblies and complete machines. They
may make the parts themselves, using general
metal-working processes, or purchase them.
Establishments tend to specialize in producing machinery
designed for particular applications, and this is
reflected in the structure of the industry groups and
industries. A broad distinction exists between
general-purpose machinery, that is designed to be used
in a variety of industrial applications, such as pumping
or machining, and special-purpose machinery, that is
designed to be used in a particular industry, such as
agriculture or printing. The first three industry groups
consist of establishments that produce special-purpose
machinery. Establishments that produce general-purpose
machinery are classified in the remaining industry
groups. Establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding
machinery are included in the same industry as
establishments manufacturing the particular type of new
machinery. Unless otherwise specified, establishments
primarily engaged in manufacturing parts, designed for
use solely or principally with a particular machine, are
classified in the same industry as establishments
manufacturing that type of machinery. |
334 |
Computer and electronic product manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing computers, computer peripheral
equipment, communications equipment, and similar
electronic products, as well as components for such
products. The computer and electronic product
manufacturing industries employ production processes
that are characterized by the design and use of
integrated circuits and the application of highly
specialized miniaturization technologies. |
335 |
Electrical equipment, appliance and component
manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing products that generate,
distribute and use electrical power. |
336 |
Transportation equipment manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing equipment for transporting
people and goods. The industry groups are based on the
various modes of transport - road, rail, air and water.
Three industry groups are based on road transportation
equipment - for complete vehicles, for body and trailer
manufacture and for parts. Establishments primarily
engaged in rebuilding equipment and parts are included
in the same industry as establishments manufacturing new
products. |
337 |
Furniture and related product manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in manufacturing furniture and related products.
The processes used in the manufacture of furniture are
standard methods of forming materials and assembling
components, including cutting, moulding and laminating.
The design of the article, for both aesthetic and
functional qualities, is an important aspect of the
production process. Design services may be performed by
the furniture establishment's own work force or may be
purchased from industrial designers. Furniture is
classified based on the application for which it is
designed. For example, an upholstered sofa is treated as
household furniture, although it may also be used in
hotels or offices. Furniture is also classified
according to the component material from which it is
made. Furniture made from more than one material is
classified based on the material used in the frame, or
if there is no frame, the predominant component
material. Upholstered household furniture is classified
as such, without regard to the frame material. Furniture
may be produced on a stock or custom basis and may be
shipped assembled or unassembled (knockdown).
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing
furniture frames and parts are included. |
339 |
Miscellaneous manufacturing |
This subsector comprises establishments, not classified
to any other subsector, primarily engaged in
manufacturing activities. These establishments
manufacture a diverse range of products, such as medical
equipment and supplies, jewellery, sporting goods, toys
and office supplies. |
411 |
Farm product merchant wholesalers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in wholesaling livestock, grain and other farm
products. |
412 |
Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers
|
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in wholesaling crude oil, liquefied petroleum
gases, heating oil and other refined petroleum products.
|
413 |
Food, beverage and tobacco merchant wholesalers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in wholesaling food products, beverages and
tobacco products. |
414 |
Personal and household goods merchant wholesalers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in wholesaling textiles, clothing, footwear,
home entertainment equipment, household appliances, home
furnishings, personal articles, pharmaceuticals,
toiletries, cosmetics and sundries. |
415 |
Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories
merchant wholesalers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in wholesaling motor vehicles, parts and
accessories, including tires. |
416 |
Building material and supplies merchant wholesalers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in wholesaling electrical, plumbing, heating and
air-conditioning equipment and supplies, metal and metal
products, lumber, millwork, hardware and other building
supplies. |
417 |
Machinery, equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
|
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in wholesaling farm, lawn and garden machinery
and equipment; construction, forestry, mining and
industrial machinery, equipment and supplies; computers
and communication equipment and supplies; and other
machinery, equipment and supplies. |
418 |
Miscellaneous merchant wholesalers |
This subsector comprises establishments, not classified
to any other subsector, primarily engaged in wholesaling
merchandise, such as recyclable materials, paper, paper
products and disposable plastic products, agricultural
supplies, chemicals and allied products, logs and wood
chips, minerals, ores and precious metals, and
second-hand goods (except machinery and automotive).
|
419 |
Business-to-business electronic markets, and agents and
brokers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in buying and/or selling products, owned by
others, and generally receiving a fee or a commission
for the service. These establishments may be known as
business-to-business electronic markets, commission
merchants, import agents or brokers, export agents or
brokers, manufacturers' agents, purchasing agents,
selling agents, and they may deal in any type of
product. These establishments bring together sellers and
buyers or undertake commercial transactions on behalf of
a principal, without taking title of the goods bought or
sold. |
441 |
Motor vehicle and parts dealers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing motor vehicles and providing
complementary services, and retailing motor vehicle
parts and accessories. The establishments of this
subsector are generally specialized in the retailing of
particular types of vehicles or in the retailing of
particular types of parts and accessories. |
442 |
Furniture and home furnishings stores |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing new furniture and home furnishings.
These establishments usually operate from showrooms and
many offer interior decorating services in addition to
the sale of products. |
443 |
Electronics and appliance stores |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing household appliances, home audio
and video equipment, audio and video recordings,
cameras, computers and related goods. These
establishments may also retail replacement parts and
provide repair services. |
444 |
Building material and garden equipment and supplies
dealers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing a specialized or general line of
building and home improvement materials, lawn and garden
equipment and supplies, outdoor power equipment, and
nursery and garden products. |
445 |
Food and beverage stores |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing a general or specialized line of
food or beverage products. |
446 |
Health and personal care stores |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing health and personal care products.
Drug stores and pharmacies, cosmetics, beauty supplies
and perfume stores, optical goods stores, food (health)
supplement stores and health appliance stores are
included. |
447 |
Gasoline stations |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing motor fuels, whether or not the
gasoline station is operated in conjunction with a
convenience store, repair garage, restaurant or other
type of operation. Establishments that operate gasoline
stations on behalf of their owners and receive a
commission on the sale of fuels are also included. |
448 |
Clothing and clothing accessories stores |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing clothing and clothing accessories.
|
451 |
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing sporting goods, games and toys,
sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns and other
needlework accessories, musical instruments, and books
and other reading materials. |
452 |
General merchandise stores |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing a general line of merchandise that
may, or may not, include a general line of grocery
items. |
453 |
Miscellaneous store retailers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing a specialized line of merchandise
in other types of specialty stores. Florists, office
supplies stores, stationery stores, gift, novelty and
souvenir stores, used merchandise stores, pet and pet
supplies stores, art dealers and manufactured (mobile)
home dealers are included. |
454 |
Non-store retailers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in retailing merchandise by non-store retail
methods. The establishments of this subsector employ
methods, such as broadcasting infomercials, broadcasting
and publishing direct-response advertising, publishing
traditional and electronic catalogues, door-to-door
solicitation, in-home demonstration, temporary
displaying of merchandise (temporary stands or stalls),
distribution by vending machines, and using the Internet
to reach their customers and market their merchandise.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct sale
(i.e. non-store) of products such as home heating fuels
and in newspaper delivery are also included. |
481 |
Air transportation |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in for-hire, common-carrier transportation of
people and/or goods using aircraft, such as airplanes
and helicopters. |
482 |
Rail transportation |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in operating railways. Establishments primarily
engaged in the operation of long-haul or mainline
railways, short-haul railways and passenger railways are
included. |
483 |
Water transportation |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in the water transportation of passengers and
goods, using equipment designed for those purposes. |
484 |
Truck transportation |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in the truck transportation of goods. These
establishments may carry general freight or specialized
freight. Specialized freight comprises goods that,
because of size, weight, shape or other inherent
characteristics, require specialized equipment for
transportation. Establishments may operate locally, that
is within a metropolitan area and its hinterland, or
over long distances, that is between metropolitan areas.
|
485 |
Transit and ground passenger transportation |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in a variety of passenger transportation
activities, using equipment designed for those purposes.
These activities are distinguished based on process
factors, such as whether routes are scheduled, run over
fixed routes, and charged on a per-seat or per-vehicle
basis. |
486 |
Pipeline transportation |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in the transport of goods by pipeline. The
pipelines are designed to specifications for the
transport of a particular good, such as crude oil,
natural gas and refined petroleum products. Pipeline
transportation includes integrated systems comprising
various types of pipelines and ancillary facilities,
such as pumping stations and incidental storage
facilities. |
487 |
Scenic and sightseeing transportation |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing recreational transportation, such
as sightseeing or dinner cruises, steam train
excursions, horse-drawn sightseeing rides, air-boat
rides or hot-air balloon rides. These establishments
often use vintage or specialized transportation
equipment. The services provided are local in nature,
usually involving same-day return. Establishments that
provide charter fishing services are included. |
488 |
Support activities for transportation |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing services to other transportation
establishments. These services may be specific to a mode
of transportation, or they may be multi-modal. |
491 |
Postal service |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in operating the postal service. Establishments
of the Post Office, other than those primarily engaged
in providing courier services, are classified in this
industry, as well as establishments that carry on one or
more functions of the postal service on a contract
basis, except the delivery of mail in bulk. |
492 |
Couriers and messengers |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing courier delivery services; or
messenger and delivery services of small parcels within
a single urban area. |
493 |
Warehousing and storage |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in operating general merchandise, refrigerated
and other warehousing and storage facilities. Included
in this subsector are third-party warehouses serving
retail chains and wholesalers. Establishments in this
subsector provide facilities to store goods for
customers. They do not take title to the goods they
handle. These establishments take responsibility for
storing the goods and keeping them secure. They may also
provide a range of services, often referred to as
logistics services, related to the distribution of a
customer's goods. Logistics services can include
labelling, breaking bulk, inventory control and
management, light assembly, order entry and fulfillment,
packaging, pick and pack, price marking and ticketing
and transportation arrangement. However, establishments
in this subsector always provide storage services in
addition to any logistics services. Furthermore, the
storage of goods must be more than incidental to the
performance of a service such as price marking. Both
public and contract warehousing are included in this
subsector. Public warehousing generally provides
short-term storage, typically for less than thirty days.
Contract warehousing generally involves a longer-term
contract, often including the provision of logistical
services and dedicated facilities. Bonded warehousing
and storage services, and warehouses located in free
trade zones, are included in the industries of this
subsector. However, storage services primarily
associated with the provision of credit are not. |
511 |
Publishing industries |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in publishing newspapers, periodicals, books,
databases, software and other works. These works are
characterized by the intellectual creativity required in
their development and are usually protected by
copyright. Publishers distribute, or arrange for the
distribution of copies of these works. Publishing
establishments may create the works in-house, or
contract for, purchase, or compile works that were
originally created by others. These works may be
published in one or more formats including traditional
print form, electronic and online. Publishers of
multimedia products, such as interactive children's
books, multimedia CD-ROM and digital video disk (DVD)
reference books, and musical greeting cards are also
included. Establishments in this subsector may print,
reproduce or offer direct online access to the works
themselves or they may arrange with others to carry out
such functions. |
512 |
Motion picture and sound recording industries |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in producing and distributing video and audio
recordings or providing related services, such as
post-production services, exhibition services, and
motion picture processing and developing services. Sound
recording studios are also included. |
515 |
Broadcasting (except Internet) |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in operating radio and television broadcasting
studios and facilities. |
517 |
Telecommunications |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing telecommunications and/or video
entertainment services over their own networks, or over
networks operated by others. The establishments of this
subsector are grouped into industries on the basis of
the nature of services provided (fixed or mobile), the
type of network used to deliver those services (wireline
or wireless), and the business model they employ
(facilities-based or resale). |
518 |
Data processing, hosting, and related services |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing the infrastructure for data
processing, hosting, and related services. |
519 |
Other information services |
This subsector comprises establishments, not classified
to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing
other information services. The main components are news
syndicates, libraries and archives, Internet publishing
and broadcasting, and web search portals. |
521 |
Monetary authorities - central bank |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in performing central banking functions, such as
issuing currency (paper money); managing the nation's
money supply and international reserves; overseeing
payment, clearing and settlement systems; holding
deposits that represent the reserves of other banks and
institutions; and acting as fiscal agent for the federal
government. The institutional arrangements for
performing these functions and for conducting monetary
policy may differ among the countries. In Canada, these
functions are performed by the Bank of Canada, in Mexico
by the Bank of Mexico, and in the United States by the
Federal Reserve Banks and their branches. |
522 |
Credit intermediation and related activities |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in lending funds raised from depositors or by
issuing debt securities and establishments that
facilitate the lending of funds or issuance of credit by
engaging in such activities as mortgage and loan
brokerage, clearinghouse and reserve services, and
cheque-cashing services. |
523 |
Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial
investment and related activities |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in putting capital at risk in the process of
underwriting securities issues or in making markets for
securities and commodities; acting as intermediaries
between buyers and sellers of securities; providing
securities and commodity exchange services (furnishing
space, marketplaces, and often facilities for the
purpose of facilitating the buying and selling of
stocks, stock options, bonds or commodity contracts);
facilitating the marketing of financial contracts; asset
management (managing portfolios of securities); and
providing investment advice, trust, fiduciary, custody
and other investment services. |
524 |
Insurance carriers and related activities |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in underwriting annuities, insurance policies
and reinsurance, and the retailing of insurance and the
provision of related services to policy holders.
Industries are defined in terms of the type of risk
being insured against, such as death, loss of employment
due to age or disability, and property damage.
Establishments that pool risk invest premiums to build
up a portfolio of financial assets to be used against
future claims. Contributions and premiums are set on the
basis of actuarial calculations of probable payouts
based on risk factors from experience tables and
expected investment returns on reserves. |
526 |
Funds and other financial vehicles |
This subsector comprises funds, trusts and other
financial vehicles organized to hold portfolio assets
for the benefit of others, such as unit holders,
beneficiaries of pension funds, and investors. These
entities earn interest, dividends and other property
income, but have little or no employment and no revenue
from the sale of services. |
531 |
Real estate |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in renting and leasing real estate, managing
real estate for others, acting as intermediaries in the
sale and/or rental of real estate, and appraising real
estate. |
532 |
Rental and leasing services |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in renting or leasing tangible goods, such as
automobiles, computers, consumer goods, and industrial
machinery and equipment, to customers in return for a
periodic payment. The subsector includes two main types
of establishments: * those that are engaged in renting
consumer goods and equipment; and * those that are
engaged in leasing machinery and equipment of the kind
often used for business operations. The first type
typically operates from a retail-like or store-front
facility and maintains inventories of goods that are
rented for short periods of time. The latter type
typically does not operate from retail-like locations or
maintain inventories, and offers longer-term leases.
These establishments work directly with clients by
providing or arranging financing to enable them to
acquire the use of equipment on a lease basis; or they
work with equipment vendors or dealers to support the
marketing of equipment to their customers under lease
arrangements. Equipment lessors generally structure
lease contracts to meet the specialized needs of their
clients and use their remarketing expertise to find
other users for previously leased equipment.
Establishments that provide operating and financial
leases are included in this subsector. |
533 |
Lessors of non-financial intangible assets (except
copyrighted works) |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in holding non-financial intangible assets such
as patents, trademarks, brand names, and/or franchise
agreements, and allowing others to use or reproduce
those assets for a fee. |
541 |
Professional, scientific and technical services |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in activities in which human capital is the
major input. These establishments make available the
knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an
assignment basis. The individual industries of this
subsector are defined on the basis of the particular
expertise and training of the service provider. The main
components of this subsector are legal services;
accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll
services; architectural, engineering and related
services; specialized design services; computer systems
design and related services; management, scientific and
technical consulting services; scientific research and
development services; and advertising, public relations,
and related services. The distinguishing feature of this
subsector is the fact that most of the industries
grouped in it have production processes that are almost
wholly dependent on worker skills. In most of these
industries, equipment and materials are not of major
importance. Thus, the establishments classified in this
subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires
a university or college education, though not in every
case. Establishments primarily engaged in providing
instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects
and those primarily engaged in providing health care by
diagnosis and treatment are not included in this
subsector. |
551 |
Management of companies and enterprises |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in managing companies and enterprises and/or
holding the securities or financial assets of companies
and enterprises, for the purpose of owning a controlling
interest in them and/or influencing their management
decisions. They may undertake the function of
management, or they may entrust the function of
financial management to portfolio managers. |
561 |
Administrative and support services |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in activities that support the day-to-day
operations of other organizations. This includes
activities such as administration, hiring and placing
personnel, preparing documents, taking orders from
clients, collecting payments for claims, arranging
travel, providing security and surveillance, cleaning
buildings, and packaging and labelling products. These
activities are often undertaken in-house by
establishments found in many sectors of the economy. The
establishments of this subsector specialize in one or
more of these activities and can therefore provide
services to clients in a variety of industries and, in
some cases, to households. The individual industries of
this subsector are defined on the basis of the
particular process in which they are engaged and the
particular services they provide. |
562 |
Waste management and remediation services |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing waste management services, such as
waste collection, treatment and disposal services;
environmental remediation services; and septic tank
pumping services. Material recovery facilities are also
included. |
611 |
Educational services |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing instruction and training in a wide
variety of subjects. This instruction and training is
provided by specialized establishments, such as schools,
colleges, universities and training centres. The
subsector is structured according to the level and type
of educational services provided. Elementary and
secondary schools, community colleges, Collèges
d'enseignement général et professionnel (C.E.G.E.P.s)
and universities correspond to a recognized series of
formal levels of education designated by diplomas,
associate degrees (and equivalent certificates) and
degrees. The remaining industry groups are based on the
type of instruction or training offered and the levels
are not always as formally defined. The establishments
are often highly specialized, many offering instruction
in a very limited subject matter, for example, ski
lessons or one specific type of software. Within the
subsector, the level and types of training that are
required of the instructors and teachers vary depending
on the industry. |
621 |
Ambulatory health care services |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing health care services, directly or
indirectly, to ambulatory patients. Health practitioners
in this subsector provide out-patient services, in which
the facilities and equipment are not usually the most
significant part of the production process. |
622 |
Hospitals |
This subsector comprises establishments, licensed as
hospitals, primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and
medical treatment services, and specialized
accommodation services to in-patients. These
establishments have an organized medical staff of
physicians, nurses and other health professionals,
technologists and technicians. Hospitals use specialized
facilities and equipment that form a significant and
integral part of the production process. Hospitals may
also provide a wide variety of out-patient services as a
secondary activity. |
623 |
Nursing and residential care facilities |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing residential care combined with
either nursing, supervisory or other types of care as
required by the residents. In this subsector, the
facilities are a significant part of the production
process and the care provided is a mix of health and
social services, with the health component being largely
nursing services. |
624 |
Social assistance |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing a wide variety of assistance
services directly to their clients. These services do
not include residential or accommodation services,
except on a short-stay basis. |
711 |
Performing arts, spectator sports and related industries
|
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in producing, or organizing and promoting, live
presentations that involve the performances of actors
and actresses, singers, dancers, musical groups and
artists, athletes and other entertainers. This subsector
also includes independent (freelance) entertainers and
artists and the establishments that manage their
careers. The classification recognizes four basic
processes: producing events; organizing and promoting
events; managing and representing entertainers; and
providing the artistic, creative and technical skills
necessary for the production of artistic products and
live performances. This subsector makes a clear
distinction between performing arts companies and
performing artists (independents). Although not unique
to arts and entertainment, freelancing is a particularly
important phenomenon in this subsector; however, it is
difficult to implement in the case of musical groups
(companies) and artists, especially pop groups. These
establishments tend to be more loosely organized and it
can be difficult to distinguish companies from
freelancers. Therefore, this subsector includes one
industry that covers both musical groups and musical
artists. |
712 |
Heritage institutions |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in preserving and exhibiting objects, sites and
natural wonders of historical, cultural and educational
value. |
713 |
Amusement, gambling and recreation industries |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in operating recreation, amusement and gambling
facilities and services. Examples of establishments in
this subsector are golf courses, skiing facilities,
marinas, recreational sports and fitness centres,
bowling centres, amusement parks, amusement arcades and
parlours, casinos, bingo halls, operators of video
gaming terminals and operators of lotteries. There are
establishments engaged in amusement, gambling and
recreation activities in combination with other
activities that are classified in other sectors. The
most important are listed below. |
721 |
Accommodation services |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing short-term lodging for travellers,
vacationers and others. In addition to lodging, a range
of other services may be provided. For example, many
establishments have restaurants, while others have
recreational facilities. Lodging establishments are
classified in this subsector even if the provision of
complementary services generates more revenues.
Establishments that operate lodging facilities primarily
designed to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts, are also
included in this subsector. These establishments are
characterized by the type of accommodation and by the
nature and the range of recreational facilities and
activities provided to their clients. Establishments
that manage short-stay accommodation establishments,
such as hotels and motels, on a contractual basis are
classified in this subsector if they provide both
management and operating staff. These establishments are
classified according to the type of facility they
manage. |
722 |
Food services and drinking places |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in preparing meals, snacks and beverages, to
customer order, for immediate consumption on and off the
premises. This subsector does not include food service
activities that occur within establishments such as
hotels, civic and social associations, amusement and
recreation parks, and theatres. However, leased
food-service locations in facilities such as hotels,
shopping malls, airports and department stores are
included. The industry groups within this subsector
reflect the level and type of service provided. |
811 |
Repair and maintenance |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in repairing and maintaining motor vehicles,
machinery, equipment and other products. These
establishments repair or perform general or routine
maintenance on such products, to ensure they work
efficiently. |
812 |
Personal and laundry services |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in providing personal care services, funeral
services, laundry services and other services, such as
pet care and photo finishing. Operators of parking
facilities are also included. |
813 |
Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and
similar organizations |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily
engaged in organizing and promoting religious
activities, supporting various causes through
grant-making, advocating (promoting) various social and
political causes, and promoting and defending the
interests of their members. |
814 |
Private households |
This subsector comprises private households engaged in
employing workers, on or about the premises, in
activities primarily concerned with the operation of the
household. These private households may employ
individuals such as cooks, maids and butlers, and
outside workers, such as gardeners, caretakers and other
maintenance workers. The services of individuals
providing baby-sitting or nanny services are included.
|
911 |
Federal government public administration |
This subsector comprises establishments of the federal
government primarily engaged in activities of a
governmental nature, such as legislative activities,
judicial activities, taxation, national defence, public
order and safety, immigration services, foreign affairs
and international assistance and the administration of
government programs. |
912 |
Provincial and territorial public administration |
This subsector comprises establishments of provincial or
territorial governments primarily engaged in activities
of a governmental nature, such as legislative
activities, judicial activities, taxation, public order
and safety, and the administration of provincial or
territorial government programs. |
913 |
Local, municipal and regional public administration |
This subsector comprises establishments of local
governments primarily engaged in activities of a
governmental nature, such as legislative activities,
taxation, public order and safety, and the
administration of local government programs. |
914 |
Aboriginal public administration |
This subsector comprises establishments of aboriginal
governments primarily engaged in providing to their
constituents, a wide variety of government services that
would otherwise be provided by federal, provincial or
municipal levels of governments. |
919 |
International and other extra-territorial public
administration |
This subsector comprises establishments of foreign
governments in Canada primarily engaged in governmental
service activities, such as consular, diplomatic and
legation activities. |