Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in diamond, test, prospect and other types of drilling, for minerals, other than oil and gas, on a contract or fee basis.
Canadian industry
213117 Contract drilling (except oil and gas)
Forage à forfait (sauf de puits de pétrole et de gaz)
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Contract drilling (except oil and gas) |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 21311 - Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction |
| International correspondence | B0990* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- gas and oil contract drilling (See 213111 Oil and gas contract drilling)
Examples
- contract diamond drilling, metallic minerals
- prospect drilling for non-metallic minerals (except fuels), on contract basis
- test drilling for non-metallic minerals mining (except fuels), on a contract basis
- boring test holes for non-metallic minerals mining (except fuels), on contract basis
- contract diamond drilling, metallic minerals
- drilling for anthracite mining, contract
- drilling for coal (except anthracite), contract
- drilling services for non-metallic minerals mining (except fuels), on a contract basis
- iron ore mine diamond drilling, contract services
- metal mining, prospect drilling for, on a contract basis
- prospect drilling for metal mining, on a contract basis
- prospect drilling for non-metallic minerals (except fuels), on contract basis
- test drilling for metal mining, on a contract basis
- test drilling for non-metallic minerals mining (except fuels), on a contract basis
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
contract diamond drilling, metallic mineralsprospect drilling for non-metallic minerals (except fuels), on contract basisdrilling for anthracite mining, contractdrilling for coal (except anthracite), contractiron ore mine diamond drilling, contract services
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: B0990*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 213117
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
213117
Contract drilling (except oil and gas)
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 213117 Contract drilling (except oil and gas). It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
213117
contract diamond drilling, metallic minerals
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as contract diamond drilling, metallic minerals. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 213117 Contract drilling (except oil and gas) to a business file.
03
213117
prospect drilling for non-metallic minerals (except fuels), on contract basis
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as prospect drilling for non-metallic minerals (except fuels), on contract basis. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 213117 Contract drilling (except oil and gas) to a business file.
04
213117
drilling for anthracite mining, contract
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as drilling for anthracite mining, contract. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 213117 Contract drilling (except oil and gas) to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 213111Oil and gas contract drilling
- 213117Contract drilling (except oil and gas)
- 213118Services to oil and gas extraction
- 213119Other support activities for mining
Commonly confused with
213111 — Oil and gas contract drilling
gas and oil contract drilling (See 213111 Oil and gas contract drilling)
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
B0990*Support activities for other mining and quarrying
Approximate correspondence
Contract drilling (except oil and gas)
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
213117Contract drilling (except oil and gas)
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 213117 cover?
Contract drilling (except oil and gas): This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in diamond, test, prospect and other types of drilling, for minerals, other than oil and gas, on a contract or fee basis.
Which level of the hierarchy is 213117?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 213117?
It rolls up to 21311 Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction.
Should I stop at 213117 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 213117?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 213117?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 213117 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 14 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Field drilling, Quarry operations, Oil and gas support, Industrial minerals.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 213117?
Yes. The page shows B0990* Support activities for other mining and quarrying.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.