Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in the physical engineering and life sciences, including electronics, computers, chemistry, oceanography, geology, mathematics, physics, environmental, medicine, health, biology, botany, biotechnology, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, pharmacy, veterinary and other allied subjects.

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  Example Activities:
  Bacteriological research and development laboratories
  Biotechnology research and development laboratories
  Engineering research and development laboratories
  Entomological research and development laboratories
  Genetics research and development laboratories
  Life sciences research and development laboratories
  Mathematics research and development services
  Medical research and development laboratories
  Physical research and development laboratories

  Exclusions

  Establishments primarily engaged in:
  research and development on aerospace equipment undertaken by Establishments belonging to
  enterprises manufacturing such equipment (see 336410 Aerospace product and parts manufacturing)
  physical, chemical or other analytical testing services (see 541380 Testing laboratories)
  performing laboratory testing for the veterinary profession (see 541940 Veterinary services)
  performing clinical laboratory testing for the medical profession (see 621510 Medical and diagnostic
  laboratories)