Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the distribution of natural or synthetic gas to the ultimate consumers through a system of mains.
Canadian industry
221210 Natural gas distribution
Distribution de gaz naturel
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Natural gas distribution |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 22121 - Natural gas distribution |
| International correspondence | D3520 |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- gas marketers or brokers that arrange the sale of natural gas over distribution systems operated by others
Examples
- distribution and sale of natural gas to the user through mains
- activities of gas brokers, agents or marketers that arrange the sale of natural gas over natural gas distribution systems operated by others
- distribution and sale of natural gas to the user through mains
- gas marketers or brokers that arrange the sale of natural gas over distribution systems operated by others
- manufacturing or alteration (purification or blending) of natural gas
- natural gas distribution
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
distribution and sale of natural gas to the user through mainsmanufacturing or alteration (purification or blending) of natural gas
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: D3520
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 221210
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
221210
Natural gas distribution
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 221210 Natural gas distribution. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
221210
distribution and sale of natural gas to the user through mains
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as distribution and sale of natural gas to the user through mains. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 221210 Natural gas distribution to a business file.
03
221210
manufacturing or alteration (purification or blending) of natural gas
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as manufacturing or alteration (purification or blending) of natural gas. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 221210 Natural gas distribution to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 221210Natural gas distribution
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
D3520Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
US NAICS reference221210 - Natural Gas Distribution
Source row
221210Natural gas distribution
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 221210 cover?
Natural gas distribution: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the distribution of natural or synthetic gas to the ultimate consumers through a system of mains.
Which level of the hierarchy is 221210?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 221210?
It rolls up to 22121 Natural gas distribution.
Should I stop at 221210 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 221210?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 221210?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 221210 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 6 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Gas supply, Water systems, Power distribution, Utility maintenance.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 221210?
Yes. The page shows D3520 Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Natural Gas Distribution.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.