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| 51 | Information and Cultural Industries | |
| This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing and distributing (except by wholesale and retail methods) information and cultural products. Establishments providing the means to transmit or distribute these products or providing access to equipment and expertise for processing data are also included.
The unique characteristics of information and cultural products, and of the processes involved in their production and distribution, distinguish this sector from the goods-producing and services-producing sectors. In particular, • the value of these products lies in their information, educational, cultural or entertainment content, not in the format in which they are distributed. Most of these products are protected from unlawful reproduction by copyright laws. Only those possessing the rights to these works are authorized to reproduce, alter, improve and distribute them. Acquiring and using these rights often involves significant costs. • the intangible nature of the content of information and cultural products allows for their distribution in various forms. For example, a movie can be shown at a movie theatre, on a television broadcast, through video on demand, or rented at a local video store; a sound recording can be aired on radio, embedded in multi-media products or sold at a record store; software can be bought at retail outlets or downloaded from an electronic bulletin board; a newspaper can be purchased at a newsstand or received on-line. In addition, improvements in information technology are revolutionizing the distribution of these products. The inclusion in this sector of telecommunications carriers and Internet access providers reflects the increasingly important role these establishments play in making these products accessible to the public. The main components of this sector are the publishing industries (except exclusively on Internet), including software publishing, the motion picture and sound recording industries, the broadcasting industries (except exclusively on Internet), the internet publishing and broadcasting industries, the telecommunications industries, the internet service providers, web search portals, data processing industries, and the other information services industries. There are establishments engaged in culture-related activities that are classified in other sectors of NAICS. The most important are listed below. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | duplicating information or cultural products in print form, or in the form of optical or magnetic media (31-33, Manufacturing) | |
| ▪ | wholesaling information and cultural products such as newspapers, books, software, videocassettes, DVDs and sound recordings (41, Wholesale Trade) | |
| ▪ | retailing information and cultural products such as newspapers, books, software and sound recordings (44-45, Retail Trade) | |
| ▪ | design activities (54, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services) | |
| ▪ | producing live presentations that involve the performances of actors and actresses, singers, dancers, musical groups and artists, and other performing artists (71, Arts, Entertainment and Recreation) | |
| ▪ | performing in artistic productions, and in creating artistic and cultural works or productions as independent individuals (71, Arts, Entertainment and Recreation) | |
| ▪ | preserving and exhibiting objects, sites, and natural wonders of historical, cultural and/or educational value (71, Arts, Entertainment and Recreation) | |
| 511 | Publishing Industries (except Internet) | |
| 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 on-line. 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 on-line access to the works themselves or they may arrange with others to carry out such functions. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | publishing exclusively on the Internet (516, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| 5111 | Newspaper, Periodical, Book and Directory Publishers | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing (or publishing and printing) newspapers, periodicals, books, maps, directories, databases and other works, such as calendars, catalogues and greeting cards. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | publishing software (51121, Software Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing music (51223, Music Publishers) | |
| 51111 | Newspaper Publishers | |
| This industry comprises establishments, known as newspaper publishers, 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | printing, but not publishing, newspapers (32311, Printing) | |
| ▪ | publishing newspapers exclusively on the Internet (51611, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | supplying information, such as news, reports and pictures, to the news media (51911, News Syndicates) | |
| ▪ | selling media time or space for media owners (54184, Media Representatives) | |
| 511110 | Newspaper Publishers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as newspaper publishers, 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51112 | Periodical Publishers | |
| This 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | printing, but not publishing, periodicals (32311, Printing) | |
| ▪ | publishing newspapers (51111, Newspaper Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing directories and databases (i.e., establishments known as publishers) (51114, Directory and Mailing List Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing sheet music (51223, Music Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing periodicals exclusively on the Internet (51611, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | selling media time or space for media owners (54184, Media Representatives) | |
| 511120 | Periodical Publishers US | |
| 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51113 | Book Publishers | |
| This industry comprises establishments, known as book publishers, 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | printing, but not publishing, books (32311, Printing) | |
| ▪ | direct selling, but not publishing, books, e.g. book clubs (4541, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses) | |
| ▪ | publishing music books (51223, Music Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing books exclusively on the Internet (51611, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| 511130 | Book Publishers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as book publishers, 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51114 | Directory and Mailing List Publishers | |
| This 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 offered through on-line services or third party vendors. The products are typically protected in their selection, arrangement and/or presentation. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | printing, but not publishing, business directories, telephone books and similar products (32311, Printing) | |
| ▪ | duplicating electronic media, such as CD-ROMs and DVDs (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | publishing encyclopaedias (51113, Book Publishers) | |
| ▪ | designing, developing and publishing computer software products (51121, Software Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing directories and mailing lists exclusively on the Internet (51611, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | providing on-line access to databases developed by others (51811, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals) | |
| 511140 | Directory and Mailing List Publishers US | |
| 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 offered through on-line services or third party vendors. The products are typically protected in their selection, arrangement and/or presentation. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51119 | Other Publishers | |
| This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in publishing other works such as calendars, colouring books, greeting cards and posters. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | publishing newspapers (51111, Newspaper Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing magazines and periodicals (51112, Periodical Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing books, maps and atlases (51113, Book Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing directories and mailing lists (51114, Directory and Mailing List Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing music (51223, Music Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing other works, such as calendars and greeting cards exclusively on the Internet (51611, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| 511190 | Other Publishers CAN | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in publishing other works such as calendars, colouring books, greeting cards and posters. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 5112 | Software Publishers | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing computer software, usually for multiple clients and generally referred to as packaged software. Establishments in this industry 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. These establishments may design and publish, or publish only. | ||
| 51121 | Software Publishers | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing computer software, usually for multiple clients and generally referred to as packaged software. Establishments in this industry 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. These establishments may design and publish, or publish only. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of software (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | reselling packaged software (41731, Computer, Computer Peripheral and Pre-Packaged Software Wholesaler-Distributors, or 44312, Computer and Software Stores, ) | |
| ▪ | publishing software exclusively on the Internet (51611, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | providing access to software for clients from a central host site (51821, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services) | |
| ▪ | custom designing software to meet the needs of specific users (54151, Computer Systems Design and Related Services) | |
| 511210 | Software Publishers | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing computer software, usually for multiple clients and generally referred to as packaged software. Establishments in this industry 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. These establishments may design and publish, or publish only. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes, diskettes, DVDs and CD-ROMs (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | wholesaling sound recordings (41444, Sound Recording Wholesalers) | |
| ▪ | wholesaling pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs (41445, Video Cassette Wholesalers) | |
| 5121 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing and/or distributing motion pictures, videos, television programs or commercials; exhibiting motion pictures or providing post-production and related services. | ||
| 51211 | Motion Picture and Video Production | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing, motion pictures, videos, television programs or commercials. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes, diskettes, DVDs and CD-ROMs (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | distributing film and video productions only (51212, Motion Picture and Video Distribution) | |
| ▪ | providing post-production services, including motion picture laboratories (51219, Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries) | |
| ▪ | videotaping special events (54192, Photographic Services) | |
| 512110 | Motion Picture and Video Production US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing, or producing and distributing, motion pictures, videos, television programs or commercials. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51212 | Motion Picture and Video Distribution | |
| This 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes, diskettes, DVDs and CD-ROMs (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | wholesaling pre-recorded video cassettes and discs (41445, Video Cassette Wholesalers) | |
| ▪ | retailing video cassettes and discs (45122, Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores) | |
| ▪ | both producing and distributing motion pictures and videos (51211, Motion Picture and Video Production) | |
| ▪ | providing motion picture and video stock footage (via libraries) to producers, the media, multimedia and advertising industries (51219, Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries) | |
| ▪ | operating film and video archives whose primary purpose is preservation (51912, Libraries and Archives) | |
| ▪ | renting video cassettes and discs to the general public (53223, Video Tape and Disc Rental) | |
| 512120 | Motion Picture and Video Distribution US | |
| 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51213 | Motion Picture and Video Exhibition | |
| This 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. | ||
| 512130 | Motion Picture and Video Exhibition MEX | |
| 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51219 | Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries | |
| This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing post-production services and services to the motion picture and video industries, including specialized motion picture or video post-production services, such as editing, film/tape transferring, dubbing, subtitling, creating credits, closed captioning, and producing computer graphics, animation and special effects, as well as developing and processing motion picture films. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | providing audio services for film, television, and video productions (51224, Sound Recording Studios) | |
| ▪ | operating film and video archives whose primary purpose is preservation (51912, Libraries and Archives) | |
| ▪ | renting wardrobes and costumes (53222, Formal Wear and Costume Rental) | |
| ▪ | renting studio equipment (53249, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) | |
| ▪ | casting actors and actresses with production companies (56131, Employment Placement Agencies) | |
| 512190 | Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries MEX | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing post-production services and services to the motion picture and video industries, including specialized motion picture or video post-production services, such as editing, film/tape transferring, dubbing, subtitling, creating credits, closed captioning, and producing computer graphics, animation and special effects, as well as developing and processing motion picture films. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 5122 | Sound Recording Industries | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing and distributing music recordings, publishing music, or providing sound recording and related services. | ||
| Exclusion(s): | ||
| ▪ | musical groups and artists (71113, Musical Groups and Artists) | |
| ▪ | songwriters (71151, Independent Artists, Writers and Performers) | |
and establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of sound recordings (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | wholesaling sound recordings (41444, Sound Recording Wholesalers) | |
| 51221 | Record Production | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in record production. These establishments contract with musical artists, and arrange and finance the production of original master recordings. Establishments in this industry hold the copyright to the master recording and derive most of their revenues from selling, leasing, and licensing master recordings. Establishments in this industry do not have their own duplication or distribution capabilities. | ||
| Exclusion(s): | ||
| ▪ | independent record producers hired on contract (71151, Independent Artists, Writers and Performers) | |
and establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of sound recordings (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings (41444, Sound Recording Wholesalers) | |
| ▪ | releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (51222, Integrated Record Production/Distribution) | |
| ▪ | promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media (51223, Music Publishers) | |
| ▪ | providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (51224, Sound Recording Studios) | |
| ▪ | managing artist careers (71141, Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers and Other Public Figures) | |
| 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. Establishments in this industry hold the copyright to the master recording and derive most of their revenues from selling, leasing, and licensing master recordings. Establishments in this industry do not have their own duplication or distribution capabilities. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51222 | Integrated Record Production/Distribution | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings. Establishments in this industry manufacture or arrange for the manufacture of recordings, such as audio tapes/cassettes and compact discs, and promote and distribute these products to wholesalers, retailers or directly to the public. These establishments produce master recordings themselves, or obtain reproduction and/or distribution rights to master recordings produced by record production companies or other integrated record companies. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of sound recordings (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings (41444, Sound Recording Wholesalers) | |
| ▪ | record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (51221, Record Production) | |
| ▪ | providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (51224, Sound Recording Studios) | |
| 512220 | Integrated Record Production/Distribution | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings. Establishments in this industry manufacture or arrange for the manufacture of recordings, such as audio tapes/cassettes and compact discs, and promote and distribute these products to wholesalers, retailers or directly to the public. These establishments produce master recordings themselves, or obtain reproduction and/or distribution rights to master recordings produced by record production companies or other integrated record companies. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51223 | Music Publishers | |
| This 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. Establishments in this industry represent the interests of songwriters or other owners of musical compositions in generating revenues from the use of such works, generally through licensing agreements. These establishments may own the copyright or act as administrator of the music copyrights on behalf of copyright owners. | ||
| Exclusion(s): | ||
| ▪ | songwriters who act as their own publishers (71151, Independent Artists, Writers and Performers) | |
| 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. Establishments in this industry represent the interests of songwriters or other owners of musical compositions in generating revenues from the use of such works, generally through licensing agreements. These establishments may own the copyright or act as administrator of the music copyrights on behalf of copyright owners. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51224 | Sound Recording Studios | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances. Establishments in this industry may also provide audio production or post-production services for producing master recordings, and audio services for film, television and video productions. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of sound recordings (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (51221, Record Production) | |
| ▪ | releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (51222, Integrated Record Production/Distribution) | |
| 512240 | Sound Recording Studios | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances. Establishments in this industry may also provide audio production or post-production services for producing master recordings, and audio services for film, television and video productions. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51229 | Other Sound Recording Industries | |
| This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing sound recording services. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | mass duplication of sound recordings (33461, Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media) | |
| ▪ | wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings (41444, Sound Recording Wholesalers) | |
| ▪ | record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (51221, Record Production) | |
| ▪ | releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (51222, Integrated Record Production/Distribution) | |
| ▪ | promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media (51223, Music Publishers) | |
| ▪ | providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (51224, Sound Recording Studios) | |
| ▪ | organizing and promoting the presentation of performing arts productions (7113, Promoters (Presenters) of Performing Arts, Sports and Similar Events) | |
| ▪ | managing artist careers (71141, Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers and Other Public Figures) | |
| 512290 | Other Sound Recording Industries | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing sound recording services. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 515 | Broadcasting (except Internet) | |
| This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating radio and television broadcasting studios and facilities. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | broadcasting exclusively on the Internet (516, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | operating telecommunications networks (517, Telecommunications) | |
| 5151 | Radio and Television Broadcasting | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating broadcasting studios and facilities for the transmission of a variety of radio and television broadcasts, including entertainment, news, talk shows and other programs. These establishments produce, purchase and schedule programs; and generate revenues from the sale of air time to advertisers, from donations and subsidies, or from the sale of programs. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | broadcasting television programs in a defined and limited format via operators of cable and satellite distribution systems (51521, Pay and Specialty Television) | |
| ▪ | broadcasting exclusively on the Internet (51611, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | delivering programs to subscribers by cable or satellite systems (51751, Cable and Other Program Distribution) | |
| 51511 | Radio Broadcasting | |
| This 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. | ||
| 515110 | Radio Broadcasting MEX | |
| 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51512 | Television Broadcasting | |
| This 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | producing television programs without broadcasting (51211, Motion Picture and Video Production) | |
| ▪ | broadcasting television programs in a defined and limited format via operators of cable or satellite distribution systems (51521, Pay and Specialty Television) | |
| ▪ | broadcasting television programs exclusively on the Internet (51611, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | delivering programs to subscribers by cable or satellite systems (51751, Cable and Other Program Distribution) | |
| 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 5152 | Pay and Specialty Television | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in broadcasting television programs, in a defined and limited format, via operators of cable and satellite distribution systems. The programming is delivered to subscribers by operators of cable or satellite distribution systems. | ||
| 51521 | Pay and Specialty Television | |
| This 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | producing programs for television without broadcasting (51211, Motion Picture and Video Production) | |
| ▪ | broadcasting television programs in a defined and limited format exclusively on the Internet (51611, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | delivering programs to subscribers by cable or satellite systems (51751, Cable and Other Program Distribution) | |
| 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 516 | Internet Publishing and Broadcasting | |
| This subsector comprises establishments exclusively engaged in publishing and/or broadcasting on the Internet. The unique combination of text, audio, video, and interactive features present in informational or cultural products on the Internet distinguishes the it from more traditional publishers and broadcasters. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | traditional or combined publishing (511, Publishing Industries (except Internet)) | |
| ▪ | traditional or combined broadcasting (515, Broadcasting (except Internet)) | |
| 5161 | Internet Publishing and Broadcasting | |
| This industry group comprises establishments exclusively engaged in publishing and/or broadcasting content on the Internet. 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. | ||
| 51611 | Internet Publishing and Broadcasting | |
| This industry comprises establishments exclusively engaged in publishing and/or broadcasting content on the Internet. 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | providing Internet publishing and other print or electronic editions (511, Publishing Industries (except Internet)) | |
| ▪ | providing Internet access (Internet Service Providers), operating web search portals, and providing streaming services on content owned by others (518, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services) | |
| 516110 | Internet Publishing and Broadcasting | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments exclusively engaged in publishing and/or broadcasting content on the Internet. 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 517 | Telecommunications | |
| This subsector comprises establishments engaged in operating, maintaining, and/or providing access to facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound, cable programming, and full motion picture video. Telecommunications resellers are also included. A transmission facility may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | the installation and maintenance of broadcasting and telecommunications systems by independent contractors (23, Construction) | |
| ▪ | providing Internet access (5181, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals) | |
| 5171 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
| This industry group comprises establishments engaged in operating and maintaining network facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound and full motion picture videos between network termination points. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. | ||
| 51711 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
| This industry comprises establishments engaged in operating and maintaining network facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound and full motion picture videos between network termination points. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | installing and maintaining cable systems on contract (23821, Electrical Contractors) | |
| ▪ | publishing telephone directories (51114, Directory and Mailing List Publishers) | |
| ▪ | operating and maintaining wireless telecommunications networks (51721, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)) | |
| ▪ | reselling telecommunications services (51731, Telecommunications Resellers) | |
| ▪ | delivering television and radio programs to subscribers by cable or satellite systems (51751, Cable and Other Program Distribution) | |
| 517110 | Wired Telecommunications Carriers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments engaged in operating and maintaining network facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound and full motion picture videos between network termination points. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 5172 | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | |
| This industry group comprises establishments engaged in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide direct communications via the airwaves. Establishments that provide cellular phone services, paging services and personal communication services are included. | ||
| 51721 | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) | |
| This industry comprises establishments engaged in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide direct communications via the airwaves. Establishments that provide cellular phone services, paging services and personal communication services are included. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | operating satellite networks (51741, Satellite Telecommunications) | |
| 517210 | Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) MEX | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments engaged in operating and maintaining switching and transmission facilities to provide direct communications via the airwaves. Establishments that provide cellular phone services, paging services and personal communication services are included. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 5173 | Telecommunications Resellers | |
| This industry group comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling telecommunications services to businesses, institutions or households. These establishments do not operate or maintain a full network. | ||
| 51731 | Telecommunications Resellers | |
| This industry comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling telecommunications services to businesses, institutions or households. These establishments do not operate or maintain a full network. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | operating and maintaining wired telephone networks (51711, Wired Telecommunications Carriers) | |
| ▪ | operating and maintaining wireless telecommunications networks (51721, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)) | |
| ▪ | reselling satellite telecommunications services (51741, Satellite Telecommunications) | |
| 517310 | Telecommunications Resellers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments engaged in purchasing access and network capacity from owners and operators of telecommunications networks and reselling telecommunications services to businesses, institutions or households. These establishments do not operate or maintain a full network. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 5174 | Satellite Telecommunications | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating and maintaining satellite telecommunications facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound and full motion picture videos. Resellers of satellite communications are also included. | ||
| 51741 | Satellite Telecommunications | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating and maintaining satellite telecommunications facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound and full motion picture videos. Resellers of satellite communications are also included. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | broadcasting radio or television programs (515, Broadcasting (except Internet), or 516, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, ) | |
| ▪ | delivering mobile personal communication services with low earth orbiting satellite technology (51721, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)) | |
| ▪ | delivering television and radio programs to subscribers by a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite system (51751, Cable and Other Program Distribution) | |
| 517410 | Satellite Telecommunications MEX | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating and maintaining satellite telecommunications facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound and full motion picture videos. Resellers of satellite communications are also included. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 5175 | Cable and Other Program Distribution | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in distributing television and radio programs, to subscribers, via cable or satellite distribution systems. These establishments deliver programming that originates from television and radio broadcasters, and pay and specialty channels. These establishments may also provide other services, such as interactive television, information services and tele-banking services. | ||
| 51751 | Cable and Other Program Distribution | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in distributing television and radio programs, to subscribers, via cable or satellite distribution systems. These establishments deliver programming that originates from television and radio broadcasters, and pay and specialty channels. These establishments may also provide other services, such as interactive television, information services and tele-banking services. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | installing and maintaining cable systems on contract (23821, Electrical Contractors) | |
| ▪ | broadcasting television programs in a defined and limited format via operators of cable or satellite distribution systems (51521, Pay and Specialty Television) | |
| 517510 | Cable and Other Program Distribution | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in distributing television and radio programs, to subscribers, via cable or satellite distribution systems. These establishments deliver programming that originates from television and radio broadcasters, and pay and specialty channels. These establishments may also provide other services, such as interactive television, information services and tele-banking services. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 5179 | Other Telecommunications | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized telecommunications services, such as satellite tracking, communications telemetry, and radar station operation. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in providing satellite terminal stations and associated facilities connected with one or more terrestrial systems and capable of transmitting telecommunications to, and receiving telecommunications from, satellite systems. | ||
| 51791 | Other Telecommunications | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized telecommunications services, such as satellite tracking, communications telemetry, and radar station operation. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in providing satellite terminal stations and associated facilities connected with one or more terrestrial systems and capable of transmitting telecommunications to, and receiving telecommunications from, satellite systems. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | providing satellite telecommunications services (51741, Satellite Telecommunications) | |
| ▪ | providing expert advice in the field of information technology or in integrating communication and computer systems (54151, Computer Systems Design and Related Services) | |
| 517910 | Other Telecommunications | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized telecommunications services, such as satellite tracking, communications telemetry, and radar station operation. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in providing satellite terminal stations and associated facilities connected with one or more terrestrial systems and capable of transmitting telecommunications to, and receiving telecommunications from, satellite systems. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 518 | Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services | |
| This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing access to the Internet, search facilities for the Internet, and data processing, hosting, and related services. The Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals industry group includes establishments that provide access to the Internet or aid in navigation on the Internet. The Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry group includes establishments that process data. These establishments can transform data, prepare data for dissemination, or place data or content on the Internet for others. The shared use of computer resources is included in the Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry group. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing goods using the Internet (44-45, Retail Trade) | |
| ▪ | publishing exclusively on the Internet (516, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| 5181 | Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing direct access to the Internet or providing Internet search services to computer-held information compiled or published by others. These establishments generally provide related services, such as web hosting, web page design, electronic mail services, bulletin boards and related advice and assistance. Web search portals generally provide additional services, such as Internet auctions, news, or other limited content and serve as a home base for Internet users. | ||
| 51811 | Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing direct access to the Internet or providing Internet search services to computer-held information compiled or published by others. These establishments generally provide related services, such as web hosting, web page design, electronic mail services, bulletin boards and related advice and assistance. Web search portals generally provide additional services, such as Internet auctions, news, or other limited content and serve as a home base for Internet users. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | offering direct on-line access to information that they publish or compile (511, Publishing Industries (except Internet)) | |
| ▪ | publishing databases (51114, Directory and Mailing List Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing or broadcasting exclusively on the Internet (516, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | offering limited Internet connectivity at establishments usually known as Internet cafés and a combination of other services such as facsimile services, training, rental of on-site personal computers for word processing, games rooms, or food services (56143, Business Service Centres, or 722, Food Services and Drinking Places, ) | |
| ▪ | developing databases for the purpose of credit reporting (56145, Credit Bureaus) | |
| 518111 | Internet Service Providers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments known as Internet service providers. These establishments generally provide clients twenty four hour connectivity at the clients residence or place of business and generally provide related services such as web hosting, web page designing, and hardware or software consulting related to Internet connectivity. Establishments in this industry may provide local, regional, or national coverage for clients or provide backbone services (except telecommunications carriers) for other Internet service providers. Internet service providers have the equipment and telecommunication network access required for a point-of-presence on the Internet. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 518112 | Web Search Portals US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating web search portals. Establishments in this industry operate web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format. 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | offering direct on-line access to information that they publish or compile (511, Publishing Industries (except Internet)) | |
| ▪ | publishing databases (51114, Directory and Mailing List Publishers) | |
| ▪ | publishing or broadcasting exclusively on the Internet (516, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting) | |
| ▪ | offering limited Internet connectivity at establishments usually known as Internet cafés and a combination of other services such as facsimile services, training, rental of on-site personal computers for word processing, games rooms, or food services (56143, Business Service Centres, or 722, Food Services and Drinking Places, ) | |
| ▪ | developing databases for the purpose of credit reporting (56145, Credit Bureaus) | |
| Example Activities | ||
| 5182 | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing hosting or data processing services. Hosting establishments may provide specialized hosting activities, such as web hosting, streaming services or application hosting, 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. | ||
| 51821 | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing hosting or data processing services. Hosting establishments may provide specialized hosting activities, such as web hosting, streaming services or application hosting, 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. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | processing financial transactions (52232, Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve and Clearing House Activities) | |
| ▪ | computer facilities management (54151, Computer Systems Design and Related Services) | |
| ▪ | providing data keying or keypunch services, text processing or desktop publishing (56141, Document Preparation Services) | |
| ▪ | providing access to microcomputers and office equipment from a retail location (56143, Business Service Centres) | |
| 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, streaming services or application hosting, 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 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, and other information search services on a contract basis. | ||
| 5191 | Other Information Services | |
| This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing other information services. The main components are news syndicates, libraries and archives, and other information search services on a contract basis. | ||
| 51911 | News Syndicates | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in supplying information, such as news reports, articles, pictures and features to the news media. | ||
| Exclusion(s): | ||
| ▪ | independent correspondents and free-lance news journalists (71151, Independent Artists, Writers and Performers) | |
| 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. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
| 51912 | Libraries and Archives | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing library or archive services. These establishments maintain collections of documents (such as books, journals, newspapers and music) and facilitate the use of such documents (regardless of its physical form and characteristics) as are required to meet the informational, research, educational or recreational needs of their users. They may also acquire, research, store, and make accessible to the public, original historical documents, photographs, maps, audio material, audio-visual material and other archival materials of historical interest. Cinematheques, videotheques and other film and video archives, whose primary purpose is the preservation of archival audio-visual material, are included. All or portions of these collections may be accessible electronically. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | providing motion picture and video stock footage (via libraries) to producers, the media, multimedia and advertising industries (51219, Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries) | |
| 519121 | Libraries CAN | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in maintaining collections and facilitating the use of such documents (regardless of its physical form and characteristics) as are required to meet the informational, research, educational or recreational needs of their users. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing books (45121, Book Stores and News Dealers) | |
| ▪ | providing motion picture and video stock footage (via libraries) to producers, the media, multimedia and advertising industries (51219, Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries) | |
| Example Activities | ||
| 519122 | Archives CAN | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring, researching, storing, and making accessible to the public, original historical documents, photographs, maps, audio or audio-visual material, and other archival materials of historical interest. Cinematheques, videotheques, and other film and video archives whose primary purpose is the preservation of archival audio-visual material, are included. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | providing motion picture and video stock footage (via libraries) to producers, the media, multimedia and advertising industries (51219, Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries) | |
| Example Activities | ||
| 51919 | All Other Information Services | |
| This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing information services, including telephone-based information recordings and information search services on a contract basis. | ||
| 519190 | All Other Information Services | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing information services, including telephone-based information recordings and information search services on a contract basis. | ||
| Example Activities | ||
