Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments of the federal government primarily engaged in promoting formal relations between the government of Canada and foreign countries.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Foreign affairs |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 91141 - Foreign affairs |
| International correspondence | O8421* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-08-13 |
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. |
Examples
- consular service, federal government
- diplomatic services, federal government
- embassies, federal government
- external affairs services, federal government
- international agency representation, federal
- international exchange services (scientific, academic), federal government
- missions established in foreign countries, federal government
- passport services
- state and official visits, organization of, federal government
- consular service, federal government
- consulates
- diplomatic representation, federal
- diplomatic services, federal government
- embassies, federal government
- external affairs services, federal government
- international agency representation, federal
- international exchange services (scientific, academic), federal government
- missions established in foreign countries, federal government
- passport services
- state and official visits, organization of, federal government
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
consular service, federal governmentdiplomatic services, federal governmentembassies, federal governmentexternal affairs services, federal governmentinternational agency representation, federal
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-08-13
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-08-13)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: O8421*
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 911410
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
911410
Foreign affairs
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 911410 Foreign affairs. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
911410
consular service, federal government
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as consular service, federal government. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 911410 Foreign affairs to a business file.
03
911410
diplomatic services, federal government
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as diplomatic services, federal government. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 911410 Foreign affairs to a business file.
04
911410
embassies, federal government
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as embassies, federal government. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 911410 Foreign affairs 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
- 911410Foreign affairs
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
O8421*Foreign affairs
Approximate correspondence
Foreign affairs
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
911410Foreign affairs
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 911410 cover?
Foreign affairs: This Canadian industry comprises establishments of the federal government primarily engaged in promoting formal relations between the government of Canada and foreign countries.
Which level of the hierarchy is 911410?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 911410?
It rolls up to 91141 Foreign affairs.
Should I stop at 911410 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 911410?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 911410?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 911410 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 20 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Public safety, Program delivery, Government support, Regulatory services, Municipal operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 911410?
Yes. The page shows O8421* Foreign affairs.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
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.