Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food, shelter, clothing, medical relief, resettlement and counselling to victims of domestic or international disasters.
Canadian industry
624230 Emergency and other relief services
Services d'urgence et autres secours
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Emergency and other relief services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 62423 - Emergency and other relief services |
| International correspondence | Q8890* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-07-17 |
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 | Health Canada and provincial colleges of physicians and health professionals |
Examples
- disaster victim services
- emergency and other relief services
- emergency measure associations
- international disaster or conflict refugee services
- refugee shelters and camps
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
disaster victim servicesemergency measure associationsinternational disaster or conflict refugee servicesrefugee shelters and camps
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-07-17
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: Q8890*
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 624230
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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624230
Emergency and other relief services
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 624230 Emergency and other relief services. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
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624230
disaster victim services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as disaster victim services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 624230 Emergency and other relief services to a business file.
03
624230
emergency measure associations
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as emergency measure associations. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 624230 Emergency and other relief services to a business file.
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624230
international disaster or conflict refugee services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as international disaster or conflict refugee services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 624230 Emergency and other relief services 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
- 624230Emergency and other relief services
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
Q8890*Other social work activities without accommodation
Approximate correspondence
Emergency and other relief services
US NAICS reference624230 - Emergency and Other Relief Services
Source row
624230Emergency and other relief services
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 624230 cover?
Emergency and other relief services: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food, shelter, clothing, medical relief, resettlement and counselling to victims of domestic or international disasters.
Which level of the hierarchy is 624230?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 624230?
It rolls up to 62423 Emergency and other relief services.
Should I stop at 624230 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 624230?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 624230?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 624230 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 Home health, Residential care, Clinical services, Social assistance, Community support, Rehabilitation work.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 624230?
Yes. The page shows Q8890* Other social work activities without accommodation.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Emergency and Other Relief Services.
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.