Notice of release of the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2022 Version 1.0

Revision of NAPCS Canada for 2022

NAPCS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 just released reflects the changes made mainly to the classification of recyclable plastics, cannabis products, non-binary and gender-neutral clothing and footwear, digital economy-related products, electric/hybrid vehicles, electronic cigarettes and buildings.

The Generic Statistical Information Model (GSIM) has been used for this revision to identify the types of changes made to the classification: real changes and virtual changes. Real changes are those affecting the scope of the existing classification items or categories, whether or not accompanied by changes in the title, definition and/or the coding. Virtual changes are those made in coding, titles and/or definitions, while the meaning or scope of the classification item remains the same.

Real changes include the following:

• 18 classification items or categories resulted in mergers.
• About 307 classification items or categories are a result of either a breakdown or a split.
• there were 32 cases where part of a category continued and part of it is transferred to one or more existing categories.

Virtual changes include 96 classification items that are modified as a result of a change to a code, title or definition.

For more information on the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada, please visit: North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2022 Version 1.0.

For questions related to the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada, please send an email to: statcan.csds-standardsproducts-cnsd-normesproduits.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.