Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Meat markets |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 44524 - Meat markets |
| International correspondence | G4799* |
| 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
- delicatessens primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat
Examples
- butcher shops or meat markets, retail
- freezer provisioners (meat only), retail store
- poultry and egg dealers, retail
- butcher shops or meat markets, retail
- delicatessens primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat
- food freezer plans (meat only), retail store
- freezer provisioners (meat only), retail store
- poultry and egg dealers, retail
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
butcher shops or meat markets, retailfreezer provisioners (meat only), retail storepoultry and egg dealers, retaildelicatessens primarily engaged in retailing fresh meatfood freezer plans (meat only), retail store
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: G4799*
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 445240
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
445240
Meat markets
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 445240 Meat markets. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
445240
butcher shops or meat markets, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as butcher shops or meat markets, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 445240 Meat markets to a business file.
03
445240
freezer provisioners (meat only), retail store
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as freezer provisioners (meat only), retail store. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 445240 Meat markets to a business file.
04
445240
poultry and egg dealers, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as poultry and egg dealers, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 445240 Meat markets 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
- 445240Meat markets
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4799*Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Approximate correspondence
Other non-store retailing
US NAICS reference445240 - Meat Retailers
Source row
445240Meat markets
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 445240 cover?
Meat markets: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry.
Which level of the hierarchy is 445240?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 445240?
It rolls up to 44524 Meat markets.
Should I stop at 445240 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 445240?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 445240?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 445240 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 8 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Trade brokers, Consumer sales, E-commerce sellers, Retail storefronts.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 445240?
Yes. The page shows G4799* Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Meat Retailers.
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.