North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 3.0

• 71 - Arts, entertainment and recreation
• 711 - Performing arts, spectator sports and related industries
• 7115 - Independent artists, writers and performers
• 71151 - Independent artists, writers and performers

711512 - Independent actors, comedians and performers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises independent individuals (freelance) primarily engaged in performing in artistic and cultural productions, or providing technical expertise necessary for these works.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • celebrity spokesperson, independent
  • comedians, independent
  • disc jockey, independent
  • journalists, radio and television, independent
  • models, independent
  • motion picture directors, independent
  • stage sets, erecting and dismantling

  All examples

• Inclusion(s)

  • independent celebrities, such as athletes, engaged in endorsement, speaking and similar services as well as independent radio and television journalists

• Exclusion(s)

  • independent musicians and vocalists (See 711130 Musical groups and artists)