Help Update Canada's Product Classification System (NAPCS)
Official title: Invitation to participate in the revision of the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada
Statistics Canada wants input on how to categorize products in the economy. The North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) is used to organize data about goods and services for trade statistics, price indexes, and economic analysis. They're looking for suggestions on new product categories, clearer definitions, or outdated terminology that needs updating.
Why This Matters
This is highly technical work that affects how Statistics Canada tracks the economy. If you work with economic data, trade statistics, or product classifications, your input could improve how products are categorized. For most Canadians, this won't affect daily life directly.
What Could Change
NAPCS Canada 2027 will be released in February 2027 with updated product categories. New or emerging products like cannabis-related goods could get their own classification codes. Clearer boundaries between product categories could improve economic statistics accuracy.
Key Issues
- Are there products missing from the current classification system?
- Are any product descriptions vague or difficult to distinguish from each other?
- Does the terminology need updating to reflect current usage?
- Are there new or emerging products that need specific classification codes?
How to Participate
- Review the current NAPCS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 classification to understand the existing structure.
- Prepare your proposal following the consultation guidelines, including your rationale and supporting information.
- Submit your proposal by email to statcan.napcs-consultation-scpan-consultation.statcan@statcan.gc.ca with your contact information.