Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating the postal service. Establishments of the Post Office, other than those primarily engaged in providing courier services, are classified in this industry, as well as establishments that carry on one or more functions of the postal service on a contract basis, except the delivery of mail in bulk.

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  Example Activities
  Mail delivery, private (except air)
  Post Office operations
  Postal service on a contract basis

  Exclusions

  Establishments primarily engaged in:
  providing courier services, including separate courier Establishments of the Post Office (see 492110
  Couriers)
  delivering advertising material, door-to-door (see 541870 Advertising material distribution services)
  providing mail box services along with other business services (see 56143 Business service centres)
  delivery of mail in bulk to the Post Office (classified depending on the type of transportation utilized)