North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0
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491110 - Postal service

This Canadian industry 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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • mail delivery, private (except air)
    • post office operations

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • delivering advertising material, door-to-door (See 541870 Advertising material distribution services)
    • delivery of mail in bulk to the Post Office (classified depending on the type of transportation utilized)
    • mail and letter delivery, private (air service) (See 492110 Couriers)
    • providing courier services, including separate courier establishments of the Post Office (See 492110 Couriers)
    • providing mail box services along with other business services (See 561430 Business service centres)
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