Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in education, sociology, psychology, language, economics, law, and other social sciences and humanities.
Industry
54172 Research and development in the social sciences and humanities
Recherche et développement, en sciences humaines et en sciences sociales
Canadian industries
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Research and development in the social sciences and humanities |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry |
| Parent code | 5417 - Scientific research and development services |
| International correspondence | ISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels. |
| 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. |
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 4 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — Not applicable for hub levels
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 54172
Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.
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54172
Industrial design director
Use this page when the file covers product design briefs, prototype direction, design programs, and client approvals. It helps confirm whether 54172 Research and development in the social sciences and humanities is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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54172
Architectural practice manager
Use this page when the file covers design projects, permitting sets, consultant coordination, and client briefs. It helps confirm whether 54172 Research and development in the social sciences and humanities is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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54172
Forensic accounting specialist
Use this page when the file covers investigations, financial tracing, expert reports, and litigation support. It helps confirm whether 54172 Research and development in the social sciences and humanities is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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Environmental consulting partner
Use this page when the file covers site studies, compliance reviews, field sampling projects, and client advisory. It helps confirm whether 54172 Research and development in the social sciences and humanities is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 54171Research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences
- 54172Research and development in the social sciences and humanities
Source row
54172Research and development in the social sciences and humanities
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 54172 cover?
Research and development in the social sciences and humanities: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in education, sociology, psychology, language, economics, law, and other social sciences and humanities.
Which level of the hierarchy is 54172?
It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 54172?
It rolls up to 5417 Scientific research and development services.
Should I stop at 54172 or go lower?
1 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Research and development in the social sciences and humanities.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 54172?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 54172?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 54172 include illustrative examples?
No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Research work, Legal advisory, Design services, Accounting support.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 54172?
No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.
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.