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.