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Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS)

Definition
Couriers and Messengers (NAICS 492)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Couriers and Messengers (NAICS 492) subsector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.




Definition of the Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing courier delivery services; or messenger and delivery services of small parcels within a single urban area.


Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.