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PRIMARY SECTOR

Data related to establishments involved in the primary sector such as logging, fishing, mining and energy.  Also included is data related to the environment.

PR: 113 - Forestry & Logging

Data specifically related to establishments engaged in forestry and logging.  Includes data on forests and clear-cutting.

 

PR: 1141 - Fishing & Aquaculture

Data specifically related to establishments engaged in fishing and aquaculture.

 

PR: 11421 - Hunting & Trapping

Data specifically related to establishments engaged hunting and trapping.  Includes wild pelts and fur farms.

 

PR: 21 - Mining, Oil & Gas Extraction

Overview data on the mining, oil and gas extraction sector.

 

PR: 211 - Oil & Gas Extraction

Data specifically related to establishments engaged in oil and gas extraction.  Includes the oil sands.

 

PR: 212 - Mining

Data specifically related to establishments engaged in mining.  Includes mine types not classified below.

 

PR: 2121 - Coal Mining

Data specifically related to establishments engaged in coal mining.

 

PR: 2122 - Metal Ore Mining

Data specifically related to establishments engaged in coal mining.

 

PR: Energy

Data specifically related to energy generation.  Other utilities such as water purification are also included.

 

PR: Environment - Physical

Data specifically related to the physical environment.  Includes geographical statistics, weather norms, wildlife, severe weather

 

 

PR: Environment - Industry

Data specifically related to establishments engaged in providing environmental products and services. Includes fuel cells, solar energy, wind energy, waste management companies.

 

PR: Environment - Market

Data specifically related to the market for environmental products and services.  Includes pollution, air quality, recycling participation, energy conservations, ecological footprints