North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada [Provisional Version 0.1]

519011 - Internet publishing and broadcasting services

519011.1 - General newspapers, daily, online

Newspapers published online at least four times a week consisting of multiple topics with the intent of appealing to a broad audience. Includes subscription and single copy sales, as well as portions of newspapers such as headlines e-mailed daily or more frequently.

519011.2 - General newspapers, daily, electronic and other media

Newspapers published in media other than print or online at least four times a week consisting of multiple topics with the intent of appealing to a broad audience. Examples include physical media such as CD-ROM, microfilm, and diskette.

519011.3 - General newspapers, other than daily, online

Newspapers published online less than four times a week, such as weekly or monthly, consisting of multiple topics with the intent of appealing to a broad audience.

519011.4 - General newspapers, other than daily, electronic and other media

Newspapers published in media other than print or online less than four times a week, such as weekly or monthly, consisting of multiple topics with the intent of appealing to a broad audience. Includes physical media other than print such as CD-ROM, microfilm, and diskette.

519011.5 - Specialized newspapers, daily, online

Newspapers published online at least four times a week that focus on a single topic or theme and are of interest to a select audience.

519011.6 - Specialized newspapers, daily, electronic and other media

Newspapers published in media other than print or online at least four times a week that focus on a single topic or theme and are of interest to a select audience. Includes physical media other than print such as CD-ROM, microfilm, and diskette.

519011.7 - Specialized newspapers, other than daily-online

Newspapers published online less than four times a week, such as weekly or monthly, that focus on a single topic or theme and are of interest to a select audience.

519011.8 - Specialized newspapers, other than daily, electronic and other media

Newspapers published in media other than print or online less than four times a week, such as weekly or monthly, that focus on a single topic or theme and are of interest to a select audience. Includes physical media other than print such as CD-ROM, microfilm, and diskette.

519011.9 - Periodicals, arts, culture, leisure and entertainment, online

Periodicals published on the Internet covering artistic, cultural and entertainment-related subjects, aimed at a broad audience. Subjects include art (painting), photography, music, literature (including poetry and fiction), theatre, dance, cinema, TV guides, history, hobbies, sports, automotive, geography, ecology, science and technology, travel, humour, comic books, and other entertainment-related topics.

519011.10 - Periodicals, arts, culture, leisure and entertainment, electronic and other media

Periodicals in electronic (excluding online) and other media, covering artistic, cultural and entertainment-related subjects, aimed at a broad audience. Subjects include art (painting), photography, music, literature (including poetry and fiction), theatre, dance, cinema, TV guides, history, hobbies, sports, automotive, geography, ecology, science and technology, travel, humour, comic books, and other entertainment-related topics. Media in this category include such physical electronic forms as CD-ROMs and diskettes, as well as non-electronic physical forms, such as cassette tapes, microfilms and microfiche.

519011.11 - Periodicals, home and living, online

Periodicals published on the Internet, specializing in subjects related to the home and lifestyles, for a broad audience. Examples include fashion, interior decoration, housekeeping, food and beverages, child care, women, men, youth, seniors, alternative lifestyles, health and fitness, and gardening.

519011.12 - Periodicals, home and living, electronic and other media

Periodicals in electronic (excluding online) and other media, specializing in subjects related to the home and lifestyles, for a broad audience. Subjects include fashion, interior decoration, housekeeping, food and beverages, child care, women, men, youth, seniors, alternative lifestyles, health and fitness, and gardening. Media in this category include such physical electronic forms as CD-ROMs and diskettes, as well as non-electronic physical forms, such as cassette tapes, microfilms and microfiche.

519011.13 - Periodicals, political, social and business news, online

Periodicals published on the Internet, specializing in subjects of political, social and business news, of interest to a broad audience.

519011.14 - Periodicals, political, social and business news, electronic and other media

Periodicals published in electronic (excluding online) and other media, specializing in subjects of political, social and business news, of interest to a broad audience. Media in this category include such electronic physical forms as CD-ROMs and diskettes, as well as non-electronic physical forms, such as cassette tapes, microfilms and microfiche.

519011.15 - Other general interest periodicals, online

Periodicals published on the Internet, specializing in other subjects not mentioned elsewhere, of interest to a broad audience. Some examples include consumer advertising, and alumni magazines. Shoppers newspapers, containing only consumer advertising, are included here.

519011.16 - Other general interest periodicals, electronic and other media

Periodicals published in electronic (excluding online) and other media, specializing in other subjects of interest to a broad audience, not mentioned elsewhere. Examples include consumer advertising and alumni magazines. Shoppers newspapers, containing only consumer advertising, are included here. Media in this category include such electronic physical forms as CD-ROMs and diskettes, as well as non-electronic physical forms, such as cassette tapes, microfilms and microfiche.

519011.17 - Periodicals, business (including farming), professional and academic, online

Periodicals published on the Internet, aimed at business, professional and academic audiences interested in keeping up-to-date with new research and developments in their professions or fields of interest. Subjects include trade journals, law reports, taxation and accountancy, as well as research and scholarly journals.

519011.18 - Periodicals, business (including farming), professional and academic, electronic and other media

Periodicals published in electronic (excluding online) and other media, aimed at professional audiences, interested in keeping up-to-date with new research and developments in their professions or fields of interest. Examples include trade journals, law reports, taxation and accountancy, as well as research by the academic community. Media in this category include such electronic physical forms as CD-ROMs and diskettes, as well as non-electronic physical forms, such as cassette tapes, microfilms and microfiche.

519011.19 - Other periodicals, n.e.c., online

Other periodicals published on the Internet, on subjects not mentioned elsewhere. Examples include religious magazines and magazines with specialized advertisements that target the institutional or corporate market.

519011.20 - Other periodicals, n.e.c., electronic and other media

Other periodicals on subjects not mentioned elsewhere, published in electronic (excluding online) and other media. Examples include religious magazines and magazines with specialized advertisements that target the institutional or corporate market. Media in this category include such electronic physical forms as CD-ROMs and diskettes, as well as non-electronic physical forms, such as cassette tapes, microfilms and microfiche.

519011.21 - Textbooks, online

Books published in a digital file which can be accessed or downloaded over the Internet to be primarily used as educational material for students and teachers in formal study programs: at the elementary (including preschool) and high school levels; and at the postsecondary level, i.e., colleges and universities. These books generally contain knowledge summaries and/or practice questions with the text. Includes workbooks, teachers manuals and resource materials, reference books done specifically for the educational system, as well as interactive materials.

519011.22 - Textbooks, in electronic and other media

Books published and stored in a physical media including, but not limited to, CD-ROM, diskette, audio cassette, and microform to be primarily used as educational material for students and teachers in formal study programs: at the elementary (including preschool) and high school levels; and at the postsecondary level, i.e., colleges and universities. These books generally contain knowledge summaries and/or practice questions with the text. Includes workbooks, teachers manuals and resource materials, reference books done specifically for the educational system, as well as interactive materials.

519011.23 - Children's books, online

Books published in a digital file which can be accessed or downloaded over the Internet for children and young adults (up to age 15 for the U.S. and Canada) including picture books, children's reference books and educational books not intended for use in the classroom. Examples are fiction and non-fiction books, bundled book-and-toy kits, talking books.

519011.24 - Children's books, in electronic and other media

Books published and stored in a physical media including, but not limited to, CD-ROM, diskette, audio cassette, and microform, for children and young adults (up to age 15 for the U.S. and Canada) including picture books, children's reference books and educational books not intended for use in the classroom. Examples are fiction and non-fiction books, bundled book-and-toy kits, talking books.

519011.25 - General reference books, online

Books published in a digital file which can be accessed or downloaded over the Internet, to be primarily used for general reference purposes and aimed at the public at large, e.g. dictionaries, encyclopaedias, thesauruses, atlases.

519011.26 - General reference books in electronic and other media

Books published and stored in a physical media including, but not limited to, CD-ROM, diskette, audio cassette, and microform, to be primarily used for general reference purposes and aimed at the public at large, e.g. dictionaries, encyclopaedias, thesauruses, atlases.

519011.27 - Professional, technical and scholarly books, online

Specialized books published in a digital file which can be accessed or downloaded over the Internet, containing research, advanced knowledge and/or information used by individuals in the practice of specific occupations or professions, e.g. lawyers, doctors, electricians, accountants, business or computer professionals, or aimed at the academic and research community. Includes specialized reference books.

519011.28 - Professional, technical and scholarly books, in electronic and other media

Specialized books published and stored in a physical media including, but not limited to, CD-ROM, diskette, audio cassette, and microform, containing research, advanced knowledge and/or information used by individuals in the practice of specific occupations or professions, e.g. lawyers, doctors, electricians, accountants, business or computer professionals, or aimed at the academic and research community. Includes specialized reference books.

519011.29 - Adult trade books, online

Books of general interest published in a digital file which can be accessed or downloaded over the Internet for consumption by the adult public at large. Includes literary fiction and non-fiction; poetry and drama; religious books, bibles and hymnals; non-fiction such as history, politics, biography, home and garden, how-to books, cook books, travel guides, etc.

519011.30 - Adult trade books, in electronic and other media

Books of general interest published and stored in a physical media, including, but not limited to, CD-ROM, diskette, audio cassette, and microform, for consumption by the adult public at large. Includes literary fiction and non-fiction; poetry and drama; religious books, bibles and hymnals; non-fiction such as history, politics, biography, home and garden, how-to books, cook books, travel guides, etc.

519011.31 - Directories, online

Publications made available online of collections of systematically organized contact information. Descriptive information on persons, organizations, publications or other entities is often included.

519011.32 - Directories, electronic and other media

Publications produced on electronic and other media (such as CD-ROM, diskette, or magnetic tape) where the primary content is contact information. It often includes descriptive information on persons, organizations, publications or other entities. This product includes directories published on microfilm and other media not covered above.

519011.33 - Databases and other collections of information, online

Collections of data or bodies of information made available online in which the primary content is other than contact information. These are usually compiled and organized for rapid retrieval by computer. Custom designed databases are included.

519011.34 - Databases and other collections of information, electronic and other media

Collections of data or bodies of information published on an electronic or other media such as CD-ROM, diskette, or magnetic tape where the primary content is other than contact information. These are usually compiled and organized for rapid retrieval by computer. Custom designed databases are included.

519011.35 - Publishing and broadcasting of other content online

Publishing and broadcasting news, information and entertainment (referred to as "content"), not elsewhere classified, online. Includes content that is directly viewed or listened to, and content that is downloaded. Includes content paid for by subscriptions, pay-per-view, membership fees, and fees for downloads. Includes revenues received from distributors, such as online retailers, and other intermediaries.

• Examples of included products:

  • online personals and dating services
  • online business news and investment advice
  • online sports
  • online greeting cards
  • online reference services, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias
  • online music publishing
  • online role-playing games
  • online adult content
  • Internet chat rooms