Directory and Mailing List Publishers

OVERVIEW

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing compilations and collections of information or facts that are logically organized to facilitate their use. These collections may be published in one or more formats, such as print or electronic form.

Electronic versions may be provided directly to customers by the establishment, or offered through on-line services or third party vendors. The products are typically protected in their selection, arrangement and/or presentation.

Example Activities:
Directories, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
Electronic database publishing (except exclusively on Internet)
Mailing list compilers (except exclusively on Internet)
Telephone directories, publishing (except exclusively on Internet)

The information on the number, size and location of establishments can be used to assess the existing level of competition within the industry in your province/territory.
The table below shows the breakdown between employer and non-employer or indeterminate establishments for each province and territory as well as at the national level. For this industry, 5 of establishments are non-employers or indeterminate and 11 have one or more employees.