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Definition
Management of Companies and Enterprises
(NAICS 55)

The industries on this site are classified according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 2002. Statistics Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) previously used.

This section outlines NAICS Canada 2002 with respect to the Management of Companies and Enterprises sector. It defines the activities specifically excluded, as well as its position in the NAICS hierarchy.

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Definition of the Sector

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in managing companies and enterprises and/or holding the securities or financial assets of companies and enterprises, for the purpose of owning a controlling interest in them and/or influencing their management decisions.

They may undertake the function of management, or they may entrust the function of financial management to portfolio managers

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Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2002 NAICS Canada manual.

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Position in NAICS Hierarchy