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- 1. Understanding Internet Usage Among Broadband Households: A Study of Household Internet Use Survey Data ArchivedArticles and reports: 88F0006X2008003Description:
Canadians were early adopters of broadband Internet services, and Canada continues to lead the G7 group of industrialized countries in broadband penetration. In 2003, approximately 65% of Canadian households with home Internet connections had broadband connections, a number that increased to 81% in 2005. It is assumed that the high adoption rates reflect a population that is well-prepared to use the Internet to access education, health, government, business and entertainment services. However, the adoption of broadband alone is not a panacea for users. How the broadband connection is used is critical to understanding impacts. By analyzing Statistics Canada's Household Internet Use Survey (HIUS) data, this paper makes the case that not all broadband households are the same. It demonstrates that understanding how often and for what purposes Canadian households are using their broadband connections allows for a fuller examination of Internet usage than simply measuring broadband access rates. As the data will show, broadband access does not imply full usage of broadband services. This study identifies differences within broadband households, and explains why it is important to recognize the differences in their usage behaviours.
Release date: 2008-12-18 - Articles and reports: 56F0004M2008016Geography: CanadaDescription:
The Internet's rapid and profound entry into our lives quite understandably makes people wonder how, both individually and collectively, we have been affected by it. When major shifts in technology use occur, utopian and dystopian views of their impact on society often abound, reflecting their disruptiveness and people's concerns. Given its complex uses, the Internet, both as a technology and as an environment, has had both beneficial and deleterious effects. Above all, though, it has had transformative effects.
Are Canadians becoming more isolated, more reclusive and less integrated in their communities as they use the Internet? Or, are they becoming more participatory and more integrated in their communities? In addition, do these communities still resemble traditional communities, or are they becoming more like social networks than cohesive groups?
To address these questions, this article organizes, analyzes and presents existing Canadian evidence. It uses survey results and research amassed by Statistics Canada and the Connected Lives project in Toronto to explore the role of the Internet in social engagement and the opportunities it represents for Canadians to be active citizens. It finds that Internet users are at least as socially engaged as non-users. They have large networks and frequent interactions with friends and family, although they tend to spend somewhat less in-person time and, of course, more time online. An appreciable number of Internet users are civically and politically engaged, using the Internet to find out about opportunities and make contact with others.
Release date: 2008-12-04 - 3. Connectedness Series ArchivedJournals and periodicals: 56F0004MGeography: CanadaDescription: The Connectedness series publishes analytical studies as well as research reports in the broad area of connectedness. This includes the industrial areas of telecommunications, broadcasting, computer services and Internet Service Providers as well as cross economy activities such as the Internet and electronic commerce. It offers a statistical perspective in these emerging phenomena that are changing the economic and societal landscape of the country.
All papers are subject to peer and institutional review as well as review by subject matter experts, as necessary.
Release date: 2008-12-04 - 4. Radio Listening: Data Tables ArchivedTable: 87F0007XDescription:
The data bank permits users (including government departments and agencies-specifically the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission or CRTC, associations, academics and market researchers) to analyse the use of radio by Canadians. The information is used for the programming, planning and monitoring of policies, as well as for market research.
BBM Canada conducts sample surveys of individuals in Canada, collecting data on their radio listening. All Canadians aged 12 and above, except those residing in the Yukon and Northwest Territories and those residing in institutions or on Indian Reserves, are part of the universe for the BBM survey. The basic data on listening were acquired from BBM Canada and reflect the demographic characteristics of survey respondents. The information on the formats of specific radio stations is provided by the CRTC.
Release date: 2008-09-18 - 5. Telecommunications industries, 2006 ArchivedStats in brief: 56-001-X200800110653Description:
This publication presents financial and operating statistics for telecommunications services industries, except the Cable and Other Program Distribution industry.
Release date: 2008-09-02 - 6. Broadcasting and Telecommunications ArchivedTable: 56-001-XDescription:
This publication provides early release of summary information on the following Canadian industries: telecommunications, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting and cable and other program distribution. The information includes basic financial and operational statistics for each of these industries.
Release date: 2008-09-02 - Articles and reports: 88-003-X200800110588Geography: CanadaDescription:
In 2006, a question on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags was introduced on the Survey of Electronic Commerce and Technology. RFID tags are currently used by organizations for a wide variety of purposes. The concept of RFID tags combines radio frequencies and bar code systems, giving mobility to logistics. The data on RFID tag usage in Canada show the application of this technology is in its infancy. The small number of organizations that use RFID tags can be explained by the newness of the technology and the potentially high costs of investment and implementation. Despite the initial costs, organizations that use RFID benefit in the longer run.
Release date: 2008-05-22 - 8. Profiling Internet use among workers in the information and communications technologies sector ArchivedArticles and reports: 88-003-X200800110597Geography: CanadaDescription:
Internet use is a key hallmark of an information society. Assessing Internet use today goes beyond access to encompass a cluster of behaviours that reflect the individual's ability to participate productively in an information economy. This study compares the pattern of Internet use of Canadians working in the information and communications technology industries with that of other Canadians.
Release date: 2008-05-22 - Articles and reports: 88F0006X2008001Description:
This study compares the characteristics of innovative exporting firms using formal intellectual property (IP) regimes and those using informal intellectual property regimes. Two service industry groups are examined: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Selected Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. The data are based on the 2003 Survey of Innovation
Release date: 2008-02-29 - Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800110515Geography: CanadaDescription:
Based on findings from the 2005 Canadian Internet Use Survey, this article examines adults' use of the Internet to access health information. The study also looks at the type of searches conducted by those who sought health information.
Release date: 2008-02-21
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- 1. Radio Listening: Data Tables ArchivedTable: 87F0007XDescription:
The data bank permits users (including government departments and agencies-specifically the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission or CRTC, associations, academics and market researchers) to analyse the use of radio by Canadians. The information is used for the programming, planning and monitoring of policies, as well as for market research.
BBM Canada conducts sample surveys of individuals in Canada, collecting data on their radio listening. All Canadians aged 12 and above, except those residing in the Yukon and Northwest Territories and those residing in institutions or on Indian Reserves, are part of the universe for the BBM survey. The basic data on listening were acquired from BBM Canada and reflect the demographic characteristics of survey respondents. The information on the formats of specific radio stations is provided by the CRTC.
Release date: 2008-09-18 - 2. Broadcasting and Telecommunications ArchivedTable: 56-001-XDescription:
This publication provides early release of summary information on the following Canadian industries: telecommunications, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting and cable and other program distribution. The information includes basic financial and operational statistics for each of these industries.
Release date: 2008-09-02
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- 1. Understanding Internet Usage Among Broadband Households: A Study of Household Internet Use Survey Data ArchivedArticles and reports: 88F0006X2008003Description:
Canadians were early adopters of broadband Internet services, and Canada continues to lead the G7 group of industrialized countries in broadband penetration. In 2003, approximately 65% of Canadian households with home Internet connections had broadband connections, a number that increased to 81% in 2005. It is assumed that the high adoption rates reflect a population that is well-prepared to use the Internet to access education, health, government, business and entertainment services. However, the adoption of broadband alone is not a panacea for users. How the broadband connection is used is critical to understanding impacts. By analyzing Statistics Canada's Household Internet Use Survey (HIUS) data, this paper makes the case that not all broadband households are the same. It demonstrates that understanding how often and for what purposes Canadian households are using their broadband connections allows for a fuller examination of Internet usage than simply measuring broadband access rates. As the data will show, broadband access does not imply full usage of broadband services. This study identifies differences within broadband households, and explains why it is important to recognize the differences in their usage behaviours.
Release date: 2008-12-18 - Articles and reports: 56F0004M2008016Geography: CanadaDescription:
The Internet's rapid and profound entry into our lives quite understandably makes people wonder how, both individually and collectively, we have been affected by it. When major shifts in technology use occur, utopian and dystopian views of their impact on society often abound, reflecting their disruptiveness and people's concerns. Given its complex uses, the Internet, both as a technology and as an environment, has had both beneficial and deleterious effects. Above all, though, it has had transformative effects.
Are Canadians becoming more isolated, more reclusive and less integrated in their communities as they use the Internet? Or, are they becoming more participatory and more integrated in their communities? In addition, do these communities still resemble traditional communities, or are they becoming more like social networks than cohesive groups?
To address these questions, this article organizes, analyzes and presents existing Canadian evidence. It uses survey results and research amassed by Statistics Canada and the Connected Lives project in Toronto to explore the role of the Internet in social engagement and the opportunities it represents for Canadians to be active citizens. It finds that Internet users are at least as socially engaged as non-users. They have large networks and frequent interactions with friends and family, although they tend to spend somewhat less in-person time and, of course, more time online. An appreciable number of Internet users are civically and politically engaged, using the Internet to find out about opportunities and make contact with others.
Release date: 2008-12-04 - 3. Connectedness Series ArchivedJournals and periodicals: 56F0004MGeography: CanadaDescription: The Connectedness series publishes analytical studies as well as research reports in the broad area of connectedness. This includes the industrial areas of telecommunications, broadcasting, computer services and Internet Service Providers as well as cross economy activities such as the Internet and electronic commerce. It offers a statistical perspective in these emerging phenomena that are changing the economic and societal landscape of the country.
All papers are subject to peer and institutional review as well as review by subject matter experts, as necessary.
Release date: 2008-12-04 - 4. Telecommunications industries, 2006 ArchivedStats in brief: 56-001-X200800110653Description:
This publication presents financial and operating statistics for telecommunications services industries, except the Cable and Other Program Distribution industry.
Release date: 2008-09-02 - Articles and reports: 88-003-X200800110588Geography: CanadaDescription:
In 2006, a question on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags was introduced on the Survey of Electronic Commerce and Technology. RFID tags are currently used by organizations for a wide variety of purposes. The concept of RFID tags combines radio frequencies and bar code systems, giving mobility to logistics. The data on RFID tag usage in Canada show the application of this technology is in its infancy. The small number of organizations that use RFID tags can be explained by the newness of the technology and the potentially high costs of investment and implementation. Despite the initial costs, organizations that use RFID benefit in the longer run.
Release date: 2008-05-22 - 6. Profiling Internet use among workers in the information and communications technologies sector ArchivedArticles and reports: 88-003-X200800110597Geography: CanadaDescription:
Internet use is a key hallmark of an information society. Assessing Internet use today goes beyond access to encompass a cluster of behaviours that reflect the individual's ability to participate productively in an information economy. This study compares the pattern of Internet use of Canadians working in the information and communications technology industries with that of other Canadians.
Release date: 2008-05-22 - Articles and reports: 88F0006X2008001Description:
This study compares the characteristics of innovative exporting firms using formal intellectual property (IP) regimes and those using informal intellectual property regimes. Two service industry groups are examined: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Selected Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. The data are based on the 2003 Survey of Innovation
Release date: 2008-02-29 - Articles and reports: 82-003-X200800110515Geography: CanadaDescription:
Based on findings from the 2005 Canadian Internet Use Survey, this article examines adults' use of the Internet to access health information. The study also looks at the type of searches conducted by those who sought health information.
Release date: 2008-02-21
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