Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing candy and other confections, nuts and popcorn.
Canadian industry
445292 Confectionery and nut retailers
Confiseries et détaillants de noix
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Confectionery and nut retailers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 44529 - Other specialty food retailers |
| 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. |
Exclusions
- retailing confectionery goods and nuts made on premises, not for immediate consumption (See 3113 Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing)
Examples
- candy shops, retail
- chocolate shops, retail
- confectionery stores, retail
- nut shops, retail
- popcorn stands, retail
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
candy shops, retailchocolate shops, retailconfectionery stores, retailnut shops, retailpopcorn stands, retail
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 445292
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
445292
Confectionery and nut retailers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 445292 Confectionery and nut retailers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
445292
candy shops, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as candy shops, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 445292 Confectionery and nut retailers to a business file.
03
445292
chocolate shops, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as chocolate shops, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 445292 Confectionery and nut retailers to a business file.
04
445292
confectionery stores, retail
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as confectionery stores, retail. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 445292 Confectionery and nut retailers 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
- 445291Baked goods retailers
- 445292Confectionery and nut retailers
- 445298All other specialty food retailers
Commonly confused with
3113 — Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing
retailing confectionery goods and nuts made on premises, not for immediate consumption (See 3113 Su...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4799*Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Approximate correspondence
Other non-store retailing
US NAICS reference445292 - Confectionery and Nut Retailers
Source row
445292Confectionery and nut retailers
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 445292 cover?
Confectionery and nut retailers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing candy and other confections, nuts and popcorn.
Which level of the hierarchy is 445292?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 445292?
It rolls up to 44529 Other specialty food retailers.
Should I stop at 445292 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 445292?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 445292?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 445292 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 5 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, Inventory operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 445292?
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: Confectionery and Nut 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.