Grouping of NAICS 2012 - Information and communication
ISIC58-63 - Information and communication
511110 - Newspaper publishersUS
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in carrying out operations necessary for producing and distributing newspapers, including gathering news; writing news columns, feature stories and editorials; and selling and preparing advertisements. These establishments may publish newspapers in print or electronic form.
Illustrative example(s)
- newspapers, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- newspapers, publishing and printing
Exclusion(s)
- printing, but not publishing, newspapers(32311)
- supplying information, such as news, reports and pictures, to the news media (See 519110 News syndicates)
- publishing newspapers exclusively on Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
- selling media time or space for media owners(541840)
511120 - Periodical publishersUS
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as magazine or periodical publishers, primarily engaged in carrying out operations necessary for producing and distributing magazines and other periodicals, including gathering, writing, soliciting and editing articles, and preparing and selling advertisements. Periodicals are published at regular intervals, typically on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis. These periodicals may be published in printed or electronic form.
Illustrative example(s)
- advertising periodicals, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- comic books in issue format, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- magazine publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- newsletters publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- periodicals, all formats, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
Exclusion(s)
- printing, but not publishing, periodicals(32311)
- publishing newspapers (See 511110 Newspaper publishers)
- publishing directories and databases (See 511140 Directory and mailing list publishers)
- publishing sheet music (See 512230 Music publishers)
- publishing periodicals exclusively on Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
- selling media time or space for media owners(541840)
511130 - Book publishersUS
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in carrying out various design, editing and marketing activities necessary for producing and distributing books of all kinds, such as text books; technical, scientific and professional books; and mass market paperback books. These books may be published in print, audio or electronic form.
Illustrative example(s)
- books, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- publishing maps, street guides and atlases (except exclusively on Internet)
- school textbooks, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- travel guide, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
Exclusion(s)
- printing, but not publishing, books(32311)
- direct selling, but not publishing, books (e.g., book clubs)(454110)
- publishing music books (See 512230 Music publishers)
- publishing books exclusively on Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
511140 - Directory and mailing list publishersUS
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing compilations and collections of information or facts that are logically organized to facilitate their use. These collections may be published in one or more formats, such as print or electronic form. Electronic versions may be provided directly to customers by the establishment or third party vendors (except exclusively on Internet).
Illustrative example(s)
- address and mailing list compilers (except exclusively on Internet)
- directories, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- electronic database (machine readable) publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- telephone directories, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
Exclusion(s)
- printing, but not publishing, business directories, telephone books and similar products(32311)
- duplicating electronic media, such as CD-ROMs and DVDs(334610)
- publishing encyclopaedias (See 511130 Book publishers)
- designing, developing and publishing computer software products(51121)
- providing on-line access to databases developed by others (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
- publishing directories and mailing lists exclusively on Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
511190 - Other publishersCAN
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in publishing other works such as calendars, colouring books, greeting cards and posters.
Illustrative example(s)
- art prints, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- calendars, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- catalogues (e.g., mail order, store and merchandise), publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- diaries and time schedulers, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
- greeting cards and postcards, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
Exclusion(s)
- publishing newspapers (See 511110 Newspaper publishers)
- publishing magazines and periodicals (See 511120 Periodical publishers)
- publishing books, maps and atlases (See 511130 Book publishers)
- publishing directories and mailing lists (See 511140 Directory and mailing list publishers)
- publishing music (See 512230 Music publishers)
- publishing other works, such as calendars and greeting cards exclusively on Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
511211 - Software publishers (except video game publishers)CAN
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in software publishing, not including video games. These establishments carry out operations necessary for producing and distributing computer software, such as designing, providing documentation, assisting in installation and providing support services to software purchasers. They may design and publish, or publish only.
Illustrative example(s)
- publishing packaged software (except video games)
- publishing packaged software (except video games), including designing and developing
Exclusion(s)
- mass duplication of software(334610)
- providing access to software for clients from a central host site (See 518210 Data processing, hosting, and related services)
- publishing software exclusively on the Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
- custom designing software to meet the needs of specific users (See 541514 Computer systems design and related services (except video game design and development))
511212 - Video game publishersCAN
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in video game publishing. These establishments carry out operations necessary for producing and distributing computer video game software, such as designing video games, providing documentation, and providing support services to video game purchasers. They may design and publish, or publish only.
Illustrative example(s)
- video game designing and developing (with publishing)
- video game software publishing
- video game software publishing (including designing and developing)
Exclusion(s)
- mass duplication of video games(334610)
- providing access to video games for clients from a central host site (See 518210 Data processing, hosting, and related services)
- publishing video games exclusively on the Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
- custom designing video games to meet the needs of specific users (See 541514 Computer systems design and related services (except video game design and development))
512110 - Motion picture and video productionUS
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing, motion pictures, videos, television programs or commercials.
Illustrative example(s)
- music video production
- production of television show programs or commercials
Exclusion(s)
- mass duplication of audio and video recordings(334610)
- distributing film and video productions only (See 512120 Motion picture and video distribution)
- providing post-production services, including motion picture laboratories (See 512190 Post-production and other motion picture and video industries)
- videotaping special events(541920)
512120 - Motion picture and video distribution
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring distribution rights and distributing film and video productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and other exhibitors.
Illustrative example(s)
- film distribution agencies
- television show syndicators
Exclusion(s)
- mass duplication of audio and video recordings(334610)
- wholesaling video recordings(414450)
- retailing video recordings(443146)
- both producing and distributing motion pictures and videos (See 512110 Motion picture and video production)
- providing motion picture and video stock footage (via libraries) to producers, the media, multimedia and advertising industries (See 512190 Post-production and other motion picture and video industries)
- operating film and video archives whose primary purpose is preservation(519122)
- renting video recordings to the general public(532230)
512130 - Motion picture and video exhibitionMEX
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in exhibiting motion pictures. Establishments primarily engaged in providing occasional motion picture exhibition services, such as those provided during film festivals, are also included.
Illustrative example(s)
- cinemas
- festivals, film, with or without facilities
- motion picture theatres, drive-ins
- motion picture theatres, indoor
512190 - Post-production and other motion picture and video industriesMEX
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing post-production services and services to the motion picture and video industries. This may include specialized motion picture or video post-production services, such as editing, film/tape transferring, subtitling, creating credits, closed captioning, and producing computer graphics, animation and special effects, as well as developing and processing motion picture films.
Illustrative example(s)
- closed captioning service, film or tape
- developing and printing of commercial motion picture film
- editing motion picture films, video or television tape
- film, video and tape transfer service
- motion picture booking agencies
- motion picture film, television tape and video processing, editing, titling and sub-titling
- special effects for motion picture, post production
- stock footage, film libraries
- teleproduction services
Exclusion(s)
- mass duplication video recordings(334610)
- providing audio services in a sound recording studio for film, television, and video productions (See 512240 Sound recording studios)
- operating film and video archives whose primary purpose is preservation(519122)
- renting studio equipment(532490)
- casting actors and actresses with production companies(561310)
512210 - Record production
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in record production. These establishments contract with musical artists, and arrange and finance the production of original master recordings. They hold the copyright to the master recording and derive most of their revenues from selling, leasing, and licensing master recordings. They do not have their own duplication or distribution capabilities.
Illustrative example(s)
- production of master recordings, exclusive of distribution
- publishing and reproducing audio materials in integrated facilities
- record production (except independent record producers), without duplication or distribution
- record production companies (producing only)
Exclusion(s)
- mass duplication of sound recordings(334610)
- wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings(414440)
- releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 512220 Integrated record production/distribution)
- promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media (See 512230 Music publishers)
- providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (See 512240 Sound recording studios)
- managing artist careers(711410)
- independent record producers hired on contract(711512)
512220 - Integrated record production/distribution
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings. These establishments manufacture or arrange for the manufacture of recordings, and promote and distribute these products to wholesalers, retailers or directly to the public. They produce master recordings themselves, or obtain reproduction and/or distribution rights to master recordings produced by record production companies or other integrated record companies.
Illustrative example(s)
- audio recordings, integrated manufacture, release and distribution
- sound recordings, integrated production, reproduction, release and distribution
Exclusion(s)
- mass duplication of sound recordings(334610)
- wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings(414440)
- record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (See 512210 Record production)
- providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (See 512240 Sound recording studios)
512230 - Music publishers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring and registering copyrights in musical compositions, in accordance with the law, and promoting and authorizing the use of these compositions in recordings, on radio and television, in motion pictures, live performances, print, multimedia or other media. These establishments represent the interests of songwriters or other owners of musical compositions in generating revenues from the use of such works, generally through licensing agreements. They may own the copyrights or act as administrators of the music copyrights on behalf of copyright owners.
Illustrative example(s)
- music copyright buying and licensing
- sheet music publishing
Exclusion(s)
- songwriters who act as their own publishers(711513)
512240 - Sound recording studios
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for sound recording in a studio, and audio production and post-production services for film, television and video. These establishments do not hold the copyrights to the sound recordings produced in their facilities.
Illustrative example(s)
- music studio recording services
- sound recording studios (except combined with production and distribution)
- sound recording studios (except integrated record company)
Exclusion(s)
- mass duplication of sound recordings(334610)
- record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (See 512210 Record production)
- releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 512220 Integrated record production/distribution)
512290 - Other sound recording industries
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing sound recording services.
Illustrative example(s)
- recording of books on tape or disc (except publishing)
Exclusion(s)
- mass duplication of sound recordings(334610)
- wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings(414440)
- record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (See 512210 Record production)
- releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 512220 Integrated record production/distribution)
- promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media (See 512230 Music publishers)
- providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (See 512240 Sound recording studios)
- organizing and promoting the presentation of performing arts productions(7113)
- managing artist careers(711410)
515110 - Radio broadcastingMEX
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating broadcasting studios and facilities for the production and transmission of radio programs to its affiliates or the public. The radio broadcasts may include entertainment, news, talk shows and other programs.
Illustrative example(s)
- broadcasting stations, radio
- radio broadcasting network services
515120 - Television broadcasting
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating broadcasting studios and facilities for the production, and over-the-air transmission to the public, of a variety of television programs. Programming may originate in their own studios, from an affiliated network or from external sources.
Illustrative example(s)
- public broadcasting television
- television broadcasting network services
- television broadcasting stations
Exclusion(s)
- producing television programs without broadcasting (See 512110 Motion picture and video production)
- broadcasting television programs in a defined and limited format via operators of cable or satellite distribution systems (See 515210 Pay and specialty television)
- delivering programs to subscribers by cable or satellite systems (See 517112 Cable and other program distribution)
- broadcasting television programs exclusively on the Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
515210 - Pay and specialty television
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in broadcasting television programs, in a defined and limited format, such as family and youth-oriented, news, feature films, music, health, sports, religion, weather, travel and educational programming. These establishments may produce programs in their own broadcasting studios or they may acquire programming from external sources. The programming is delivered to subscribers by operators of cable or satellite distribution systems.
Illustrative example(s)
- specialty television (e.g., music, sports, news) channels
Exclusion(s)
- producing programs for television without broadcasting (See 512110 Motion picture and video production)
- delivering programs to subscribers by cable or satellite systems (See 517112 Cable and other program distribution)
- broadcasting television programs in a defined and limited format exclusively on the Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
517111 - Wired telecommunications carriers (except cable)CAN
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications and video entertainment services primarily by copper twisted pair links. These establishments are generally known as telephone companies, incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and facilities-based competitive service providers and they often provide a full range of telecommunication services to residential, business and wholesale customers. Establishments providing a similar range of services through a co-axial-based network are classified in 517112 Cable and other program distribution.
Illustrative example(s)
- broadband Internet service providers (ISPs), digital access line (DAL), wired telecommunications
- facilities-based telecommunication carrier (except wireless and cable operators), wired telecommunications
- incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs), wired telecommunications
- Internet service provider (ISP), facilities-based (except cable), wired telecommunications
- local telephone carrier (except wireless and cable operators), wired telecommunications
- long-distance telephone carrier, facilities-based, wired telecommunications
- telephone companies, wired telecommunications
Exclusion(s)
- installing and maintaining wired systems on contract(238210)
- providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services to mobile telecommunication devices over network facilities operated by them (See 517210 Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite))
- providing access to satellite telecommunications facilities to telecommunications carriers and business users (See 517410 Satellite telecommunications)
- providing telecommunications services to customer premises or mobile telecommunication devices over network facilities operated by others on a re-sale basis or over a high speed Internet connection provided by others (See 517910 Other telecommunications)
- operating coin-operated pay telephones(812990)
517112 - Cable and other program distributionCAN
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications and video entertainment on networks originally designed for the distribution of television channels. These establishments are generally known as cable, satellite and wireless cable television operators. They operate co-axial based distribution network, satellite-based distribution networks and fixed wireless-based distribution networks and they primarily serve the residential market. They can offer a range of telecommunications and video entertainment services or specialize in the latter. Establishments providing a similar range of services through a copper twisted pair based network are classified in 517111 Wired telecommunications carriers (except cable).
Illustrative example(s)
- broadband Internet service providers (ISPs), cable, wired telecommunications
- cable television providers, wired telecommunications
- Internet service provider (ISP), cable, wired telecommunications
- voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services providers, cable, wired telecommunications
- wireless cable television operators
Exclusion(s)
- installing and maintaining cable systems by independent contractors(238210)
- broadcasting television programs in a defined and limited format via operators of cable or satellite distribution systems (See 515210 Pay and specialty television)
- broadcasting radio programs in a defined and limited format via operators of cable or satellite radio networks (See 515110 Radio broadcasting)
- providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services to mobile telecommunication devices over network facilities operated by them (See 517210 Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite))
- providing access to satellite telecommunications facilities to telecommunications carriers and business users (See 517410 Satellite telecommunications)
- providing telecommunications services over network facilities operated by others (See 517910 Other telecommunications)
517210 - Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)MEX
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services to mobile telecommunication devices over network facilities operated by them. These establishments can own a network, lease a network or combine leased and owned facilities.
Illustrative example(s)
- cellular telephone services, wireless
- mobile data services
- mobile Internet service
- paging services
- personal communication services (PCS) (i.e., communications carriers)
- ship-to-shore broadcasting communications carriers
- wireless telephone communications carriers
- wireless video service
Exclusion(s)
- providing fixed telecommunications or video entertainment services using fixed wireless facilities (See 517112 Cable and other program distribution)
- providing access to satellite telecommunications facilities to telecommunications carriers and business users (See 517410 Satellite telecommunications)
- providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services to mobile telecommunication devices over network facilities operated by others (mobile virtual network operators) (See 517910 Other telecommunications)
517410 - Satellite telecommunications
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing mobile and fixed telecommunications services over satellite network facilities operated by them or by distributing the services of other satellite network operators. These establishments typically serve a business clientele (telecommunication carriers, private business networks, broadcasters) but can also provide services to individual customers that are beyond the reach of terrestrial networks (e.g., high speed Internet).
Illustrative example(s)
- satellite service resellers
- satellite telephone services
- very small aperture terminal (VSAT) services
Exclusion(s)
- distributing radio programs on a subscription basis by satellite (See 515110 Radio broadcasting)
- delivering television and radio programs to subscribers by a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite system (See 517112 Cable and other program distribution)
- broadcasting radio or television programs exclusively on Internet (See 519130 Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals)
517910 - Other telecommunications
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services over network facilities operated by others and establishments primarily engaged in operating telecommunications networks or providing telecommunication services not elsewhere classified.
Illustrative example(s)
- Internet service provider (ISP) providing services via client-supplied telecommunications connections
- Internet service provider (ISP), independent
- long distance telecommunication resellers
- microwave communications resellers
- non-facilities based Internet service provider (ISP)
- reselling dial-up or broadband Internet service provider (ISP) services
- satellite tracking stations
- telecommunication resellers
- voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services, access-independent (non-managed)
Exclusion(s)
- providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services to their customer premises over network facilities operated by them(51711)
- providing telecommunications and/or video entertainment services to mobile telecommunication devices over network facilities operated by them (See 517210 Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite))
- providing mobile and fixed telecommunications services over satellite network facilities operated by them or by distributing the services of other satellite network operators (See 517410 Satellite telecommunications)
- providing expert advice in the field of information technology or in integrating communication and computer systems (See 541514 Computer systems design and related services (except video game design and development))
518210 - Data processing, hosting, and related services
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing hosting or data processing services. Hosting establishments may provide specialized hosting activities, such as web hosting, video and audio streaming services, application hosting, application service provisioning, or may provide general time-share mainframe facilities to clients. Data processing establishments may provide complete processing and preparation of reports from data supplied by the customer; specialized services, such as automated data entry; or they may make data processing resources available to clients on an hourly or time-sharing basis.
Illustrative example(s)
- automated data processing, computer services
- computer time-sharing services
- optical scanning data services
- video and audio streaming services
- web hosting
Exclusion(s)
- processing financial transactions(52232)
- computer facilities management (See 541514 Computer systems design and related services (except video game design and development))
- providing data keying, text processing or desktop publishing(561410)
- providing access to microcomputers and office equipment from a retail location(561430)
519110 - News syndicates
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying information, such as news reports, articles, pictures and features to the news media.
Illustrative example(s)
- press service (news syndicate)
Exclusion(s)
- independent correspondents and freelance news journalists(711513)
519130 - Internet publishing and broadcasting and web search portals
This Canadian industry comprises establishments exclusively engaged in publishing and/or broadcasting content on the Internet or operating web sites, known as web search portals, that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format. The Internet publishing and broadcasting establishments in this industry provide textual, audio, and/or video content of general or specific interest. These establishments do not provide traditional (non-Internet) versions of the content that they publish or broadcast. Establishments known as web search portals often provide additional Internet services, such as e-mail, connections to other web sites, auctions, news, and other limited content, and serve as a home base for Internet users.
Illustrative example(s)
- book publishing exclusively on Internet (e.g., almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, encyclopedia, fiction)
- directory publishing, exclusively on Internet (e.g., telephone, business)
- game sites (exclusively on Internet), operating
- Internet broadcasting (e.g., television, video)
- Internet search portal and web sites, operating
- periodical, journal and magazine publishing, exclusively on Internet (e.g., medical, newsletter, newspaper, professional, religious, scientific)
- publishing maps and street guides (exclusively on Internet)
- software publishing (exclusively on Internet)
- web broadcasting
- web search portals, operating
Exclusion(s)
- retailing new and used goods using the Internet(44-45)
- providing Internet publishing and other print or electronic editions; offering direct on-line access to information that they publish or compile(511)
- publishing databases (See 511140 Directory and mailing list publishers)
- traditional or combined broadcasting(515)
- providing Internet access(517)
- developing databases for the purpose of credit reporting(56145)
519190 - All other information services
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing information services, including telephone-based information recordings or searching and retrieving information on a contract basis.
Illustrative example(s)
- news and press clipping service
- stock photo agencies or libraries
541514 - Computer systems design and related services (except video game design and development)CAN
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in computer systems design and related services, not including video games, through one or more activities, such as writing, modifying, testing and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer, including custom Internet web-page development; planning and designing computer systems that integrate hardware, software and communication technologies; on-site management and operation of clients' computer and data processing facilities; providing advice in the field of information technologies; and other professional and technical computer-related services, such as training and support after sales.
Illustrative example(s)
- CAD/CAM systems services
- computer consulting services
- computer disaster recovery services
- computer facilities management services
- custom application software programming services (except video games)
- custom computer programming services
Exclusion(s)
- publishing packaged software other than video game (See 511211 Software publishers (except video game publishers))
- providing data processing services (See 518210 Data processing, hosting, and related services)
541515 - Video game design and development servicesCAN
This Canadian industry comprises establishment primarily engaged in designing and developing video games through one or more activities without publishing them. Establishments herein may custom design video games to meet the needs of specific users.
Illustrative example(s)
- custom designing video games
- video game designing and developing (without publishing)
Exclusion(s)
- publishing packaged video game software (See 511212 Video game publishers)
- providing access to video games for clients from a central host site (See 518210 Data processing, hosting, and related services)
- Date modified: