Who are the users of digital government services? Exploring the characteristics of Canadian individuals and businesses using digital government services

Articles and reports: 22-20-00012026001
Description: Government services are undergoing a digital transformation to modernize their delivery and provide individual Canadians and Canadian businesses with digital programs and services that are efficient, secure and user-centric. While measuring the availability of digital government services is often the focus of modernization efforts, the factors affecting demand for these services are also important to consider when evaluating their adoption rates. Using data from two technology use surveys, this article profiles individual and business users of digital government services and examines the barriers faced by current and potential users.
Issue Number: 2026001
Frequency: Occasional
Author(s): Jiao, Shi Peter; She, Shacong; Bilodeau, Howard; Uhrbach, Mark; Collins, Christopher
Main Product: Digital Insights
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HTML April 8, 2026
PDF April 8, 2026