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  • 1. Canadian Internet Use Survey - Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 56M0003X
    Description: The public use microdata file (PUMF) from the Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) provides data on the adoption and use of digital technologies and the online behaviors of individuals 15 years of age and older living in the ten provinces of Canada.

    The files include information on how individuals use and access the Internet,  including their intensity of use, demand for certain online activities, and interactions through these technologies. Information is also collected on the use of online government services, digital skills, online work, and security, privacy and trust as it relates to the Internet. Content between iterations may vary.

    Release date: 2024-04-16
  • 2. Internet use for personal use for persons with disabilities, aged 15 years and over, by age group and gender
    Table: 13-10-0889-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Differences in the number and proportion of persons with disabilities in terms of those who used and did not use the Internet for personal use from any location, during the past 12 months.
    Release date: 2024-03-28
  • 3. Use of information and communication technology-related assistive aids, devices, or technologies for persons with disabilities by age group and gender
    Table: 13-10-0897-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Differences in the number and proportion of persons with disabilities in terms of those who use or do not use information and communication technology-related (ICT-related) assistive aids, devices, or technologies by province, age group and gender.
    Release date: 2024-03-28
  • 4. Level of needs met for information and communication technology-related assistive aids, devices, or technologies for persons with disabilities by age group and gender
    Table: 13-10-0898-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Differences in the number and proportion of persons with disabilities in terms of met and unmet needs for information and communication technology-related (ICT-related) assistive aids, devices, or technologies for persons with disabilities by age group and gender.
    Release date: 2024-03-28
  • 5. Trends in online banking and shopping
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202408137852
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-03-21
  • 6. Internet access locations by age group and family income quartile
    Table: 22-10-0144-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage of Canadians' locations of Internet access for personal use, during the past three months.
    Release date: 2023-11-02
  • 7. Canadian Internet Use Survey (Household Component) - Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 56M0004X
    Description: The Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) was redesigned in 2010 to better measure the type and speed of household Internet connections. It is a hybrid survey that measures both household Internet access and the individual online behaviours of a selected household member. It replaces the previous CIUS, a biennial survey conducted in 2005, 2007 and 2009. As the new survey has two distinct components - household and individual - with revised and streamlined questions, it is not appropriate to directly compare results from these two surveys in most cases.

    The Household Component of the CIUS includes a short series of questions on the type of Internet connections and devices used by households to access the Internet from home, as well as availability of high speed service, and a standard module on household income. The questions may be answered by any knowledgeable member of the household. This content is supplemented by selected household characteristics and some geographic detail (i.e. province and region).

    Release date: 2023-09-14
  • 8. Canadian Internet Use Survey (Individual Component) - Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 56M0005X
    Description: The Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) was redesigned in 2010 to better measure the type and speed of household Internet connections. It is a hybrid survey that measures both household Internet access and the individual online behaviours of a selected household member. It replaces the previous CIUS, a biennial survey conducted in 2005, 2007 and 2009. As the new survey has two distinct components - household and individual - with revised and streamlined questions, it is not appropriate to directly compare results from these two surveys in most cases.

    The Individual Component is administered in a similar fashion to the individual-level surveys conducted in prior years. Following the Household Component, an individual aged 16 years and older is randomly selected and asked about their use of the Internet, and online activities including electronic commerce. While the Household Component covers Internet access at home, the Individual Component covers uses of the Internet from any location. This content is supplemented by individual and household characteristics (e.g. age, household income, family type) and some geographical detail (e.g. province and region).

    Release date: 2023-09-14
  • 9. Access to the Internet at home by geography
    Table: 22-10-0134-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage of Canadians who have access to the Internet at home.
    Release date: 2023-07-20
  • 10. Internet use by province and age group
    Table: 22-10-0135-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage of Canadians' personal use of the Internet, during the past three months.
    Release date: 2023-07-20
Data (65)

Data (65) (0 to 10 of 65 results)

  • 1. Canadian Internet Use Survey - Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 56M0003X
    Description: The public use microdata file (PUMF) from the Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) provides data on the adoption and use of digital technologies and the online behaviors of individuals 15 years of age and older living in the ten provinces of Canada.

    The files include information on how individuals use and access the Internet,  including their intensity of use, demand for certain online activities, and interactions through these technologies. Information is also collected on the use of online government services, digital skills, online work, and security, privacy and trust as it relates to the Internet. Content between iterations may vary.

    Release date: 2024-04-16
  • 2. Internet use for personal use for persons with disabilities, aged 15 years and over, by age group and gender
    Table: 13-10-0889-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Differences in the number and proportion of persons with disabilities in terms of those who used and did not use the Internet for personal use from any location, during the past 12 months.
    Release date: 2024-03-28
  • 3. Use of information and communication technology-related assistive aids, devices, or technologies for persons with disabilities by age group and gender
    Table: 13-10-0897-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Differences in the number and proportion of persons with disabilities in terms of those who use or do not use information and communication technology-related (ICT-related) assistive aids, devices, or technologies by province, age group and gender.
    Release date: 2024-03-28
  • 4. Level of needs met for information and communication technology-related assistive aids, devices, or technologies for persons with disabilities by age group and gender
    Table: 13-10-0898-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Every 5 years
    Description: Differences in the number and proportion of persons with disabilities in terms of met and unmet needs for information and communication technology-related (ICT-related) assistive aids, devices, or technologies for persons with disabilities by age group and gender.
    Release date: 2024-03-28
  • 5. Internet access locations by age group and family income quartile
    Table: 22-10-0144-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage of Canadians' locations of Internet access for personal use, during the past three months.
    Release date: 2023-11-02
  • 6. Canadian Internet Use Survey (Household Component) - Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 56M0004X
    Description: The Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) was redesigned in 2010 to better measure the type and speed of household Internet connections. It is a hybrid survey that measures both household Internet access and the individual online behaviours of a selected household member. It replaces the previous CIUS, a biennial survey conducted in 2005, 2007 and 2009. As the new survey has two distinct components - household and individual - with revised and streamlined questions, it is not appropriate to directly compare results from these two surveys in most cases.

    The Household Component of the CIUS includes a short series of questions on the type of Internet connections and devices used by households to access the Internet from home, as well as availability of high speed service, and a standard module on household income. The questions may be answered by any knowledgeable member of the household. This content is supplemented by selected household characteristics and some geographic detail (i.e. province and region).

    Release date: 2023-09-14
  • 7. Canadian Internet Use Survey (Individual Component) - Public Use Microdata File
    Public use microdata: 56M0005X
    Description: The Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) was redesigned in 2010 to better measure the type and speed of household Internet connections. It is a hybrid survey that measures both household Internet access and the individual online behaviours of a selected household member. It replaces the previous CIUS, a biennial survey conducted in 2005, 2007 and 2009. As the new survey has two distinct components - household and individual - with revised and streamlined questions, it is not appropriate to directly compare results from these two surveys in most cases.

    The Individual Component is administered in a similar fashion to the individual-level surveys conducted in prior years. Following the Household Component, an individual aged 16 years and older is randomly selected and asked about their use of the Internet, and online activities including electronic commerce. While the Household Component covers Internet access at home, the Individual Component covers uses of the Internet from any location. This content is supplemented by individual and household characteristics (e.g. age, household income, family type) and some geographical detail (e.g. province and region).

    Release date: 2023-09-14
  • 8. Access to the Internet at home by geography
    Table: 22-10-0134-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage of Canadians who have access to the Internet at home.
    Release date: 2023-07-20
  • 9. Internet use by province and age group
    Table: 22-10-0135-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage of Canadians' personal use of the Internet, during the past three months.
    Release date: 2023-07-20
  • 10. Intensity of use of Internet, video streaming services and video gaming services by gender, age group and highest certificate, diploma or degree completed
    Table: 22-10-0136-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage of Canadians' time spent online and using video streaming services and video gaming services, in a typical week.
    Release date: 2023-07-20
Analysis (88)

Analysis (88) (10 to 20 of 88 results)

  • 11. Online shopping in Canada in 2020: Results from Canadian Internet Use Survey Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021048
    Description:

    The 2020 Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) measures the impact of digital technologies on the lives of Canadians, including how individuals access and use the Internet, their intensity of use, demand for certain online activities such as e-commerce and barriers to shopping online. This infographic examines what Canadians have reported about their online spending behaviours.

    Release date: 2021-06-22
  • 12. Canadians’ assessments of social media in their lives
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202100300004
    Description: This study uses the 2018 Canadian Internet Use Survey to examine reports of the negative effects individuals aged 15 to 64 experience because of their use of social networking websites or apps. Social media refers to digital platforms that allow users to create and share content (e.g., text-based posts, photos and videos) and online profiles, and to interact with other users. In 2018, social media was regularly used by about 9 in 10 Canadians aged 15 to 34, 8 in 10 of those aged 35 to 49, and 6 in 10 of those aged 50 to 64.
    Release date: 2021-03-24
  • 13. Canadians' reported experiences using social media, 2018/2019 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021036
    Description:

    This infographic describes the intensity of Canadians' reported use of social media and the negative effects they associate with that use, such as: lost sleep, trouble concentrating on tasks or activities, and feeling anxious or depressed.

    Release date: 2021-03-24
  • 14. How Canadians spent their money in 2019 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021006
    Description:

    This infographic highlights some of the results of the 2019 Survey of Household Spending. It shows how Canadian households allocated their spending to various categories of goods and services. It also presents average spending on principal accommodation in selected Canadian cities. Finally, it shows how Internet access, and cell phone and landline use have changed over time.

    Release date: 2021-01-22
  • 15. How are Canadians staying connected? Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019063
    Description:

    The 2018 Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) measures the impact of digital technologies on the lives of Canadians, including how individuals use the Internet, their intensity of use, demand for certain online activities, and interactions online. This infographic examines what Canadians have reported about their online experiences related to the Internet, smart phones, staying connected, communicating and social media.

    Release date: 2019-10-29
  • 16. How are Canadians spending online? Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019064
    Description:

    The 2018 Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) measures the impact of digital technologies on the lives of Canadians, including how individuals use the Internet, their intensity of use, demand for certain online activities, and interactions online. This infographic examines what Canadians have reported about their online spending behaviours.

    Release date: 2019-10-29
  • 17. Evolving Internet Use Among Canadian Seniors
    Articles and reports: 11F0019M2019015
    Description:

    Since 2016, Internet use rates among Canadians aged 15 to 64 have reached near-saturation (97.2%) levels. However, the diffusion of information and communications technology (ICT), including the Internet, has proceeded at a much slower pace among Canadians aged 65 and older. Given that Canada is an aging society, knowing about the factors associated with Internet use among seniors is crucial for ensuring their access to it. This study uses four cycles of the General Social Survey (2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016) to describe changes in Canadian seniors’ rates of Internet use, and examines the sociodemographic factors associated with such use.

    Release date: 2019-07-10
  • 18. Study: Evolving Internet Use Among Canadian Seniors Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201919120684
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2019-07-10
  • 19. Seniors online Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019024
    Description:

    Canadians aged 65 and over are more digitally connected than ever before. Based on data from the 2016 and 2013 General Social Surveys, this infographic highlights the increasing proportion of seniors using the Internet, and the extent to which Internet technology has helped them to communicate with other people, save them time and stay up-to-date with online news.

    Release date: 2019-04-15
  • 20. Women and men who experienced cyberstalking in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201800154973
    Description:

    Using data from the 2014 General Social Survey on Canadians’ Safety (Victimization), this study examines the prevalence of cyberstalking among women and men aged 15 or older. This study also examines several factors associated with experiences of cyberstalking - specifically, self-rated mental health and satisfaction with personal safety from crime.

    Release date: 2018-06-05
Reference (5)

Reference (5) ((5 results))

  • 1. Internet Use in Canada Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 56F0003X
    Description:

    This electronic product is a comprehensive reference tool that contains an inventory of surveys, conducted by Statistics Canada, used to measure household/individual Internet use. Product features include survey names; descriptions (including information such as objective of survey, sample size, frequency, target group and response rate); user guides; charts and graphs. Also included is an extremely useful Questionnaire Comparability Chart that displays common content among questionnaires. This is a useful source of background information for respondents, researchers and those involved in survey development and questionnaire design.

    Release date: 2004-09-23
  • 2. National Electronic Media Use Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4424
    Description: In March 1996, Statistics Canada conducted the National Electronic Media Use Survey (NEMUS) on behalf of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
  • 3. Canadian Internet Use Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4432
    Description: The Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) measures household access to the Internet and individual online behaviours including electronic commerce.
  • 4. P.E.I. Community Access Points Survey
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4441
    Description: The purpose of the Prince Edward Island Community Access Points Survey was to build a profile of general Internet use and to assess the level of interest for community access points to the Internet.
  • 5. General Social Survey - Access to and Use of Information Communication Technology
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4505
    Description: The two primary objectives of the General Social Survey (GSS) are: to gather data on social trends in order to monitor changes in the living conditions and well being of Canadians over time; and to provide information on specific social policy issues of current or emerging interest. This survey collects detailed information on access to and use of technology in Canada.
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