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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. 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. Applications related to Internet-connected smart devices or systems, by industry and enterprise size
    Table: 27-10-0374-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Survey of advanced technology, applications related to Internet-connected smart devices or systems, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and enterprise size for Canada and certain provinces, in 2022.
    Release date: 2023-07-28
  • 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
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  • 41. Infographic: Digital Technology and Internet Use, 2013 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2014001
    Description:

    This infographic describes some results for the Digital Technology and Internet Use survey of 2013. It measures the use and adoption of various digital technologies, including the Internet. The survey focuses on the use of information and communications technologies, including personal computers, mobile devices, and the Internet, using a sample of Canadian enterprises in the private sector. The survey also provides indicators of e-commerce and website use.

    Release date: 2014-11-19
  • 42. Canadian Internet Use and e-Commerce, 2010 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2014002
    Description:

    In 2010, the Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) was redesigned to better measure the type and speed of household Internet connections. The CIUS consists of a household component that measures home access, and an individual component that measures online behaviours, including the use of e-commerce.

    This infographic describes some results of the Canadian Internet Use and e-Commerce survey of 2010.

    Release date: 2014-11-19
  • 43. Canadian Internet Use and e-Commerce, 2012 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2014003
    Description:

    In 2010, the Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) was redesigned 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, including the use of e-commerce.

    This infographic describes some results of the Canadian Internet Use and e-Commerce survey of 2012.

    Release date: 2014-11-19
  • 44. Digital Technology and Internet Use, 2012 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2014004
    Description:

    This infographic describes some results of the Digital Technology and Internet Use survey of 2012. It measures the use and adoption of various digital technologies, including the Internet. The survey focuses on the use of information and communications technologies, such as personal computers, mobile devices, and the Internet. The survey also provides indicators of e-commerce and the use of websites.

    Release date: 2014-11-19
  • 45. Canadian Internet Use and E-Commerce in Canada, 2010 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2014005
    Description:

    In 2010, the Canadian Internet Use Survey (CIUS) was redesigned to better measure the type and speed of household Internet connections. The CIUS consists of a household component that measures home access, and an individual component that measures online behaviours, including the use of e-commerce.

    These infographics describe some results of the Canadian Internet Use and e-Commerce survey of 2010.

    Release date: 2014-11-19
  • 46. Police-reported cybercrime in Canada, 2012 Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X201400114093
    Description:

    Using data from the 2012 Incident-based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey (UCR2.2), this Juristat article examines police-reported cybercrime in Canada. Analysis is presented on the number of cybercrimes reported by police services covering 80% of the population of Canada, as well as the characteristics of incidents, victims, and persons accused of cyber-related violations. These findings are supplemented with self-reported data on cyber-bullying, based on results from the 2009 General Social Survey (GSS) on Victimization.

    Release date: 2014-09-25
  • 47. Individual Internet use and e-commerce 2012 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X20133014962
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2013-10-28
  • 48. Consumption of culture by older Canadians on the Internet Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201300111768
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    In recent years, older Canadians have increased their Internet usage and are closing the gap with younger Canadians. However, older Canadians do not use the Internet as much for their consumption of cultural products, for example listening to music and watching videos. This study examines the extent to which seniors 65 and over are using the Internet as a source of cultural content, particularly music.

    Release date: 2013-01-30
  • 49. Self-reported Internet victimization in Canada, 2009 Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X201100111530
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    In 2009, as part of its General Social Survey program, Statistics Canada conducted a survey on victimization and public perceptions of crime and the justice system, which included questions regarding victimization and safety on the Internet. Interviews were conducted by telephone with approximately 19,500 respondents, aged 15 and older, living in the 10 provinces. Respondents aged 18 and over living with children aged 8 to 17 were also asked to provide information on these children's experiences with victimization on the Internet.

    This Juristat article presents information on victimizations on the Internet as reported by respondents in 2009, with a particular focus on Internet bank fraud, cyber-bullying, hate content on the Internet and problems with Internet purchases. It analyses the characteristics associated with such incidents, including the socio-demographic risk factors, reporting to authorities and perceptions of general safety on the Internet.

    Release date: 2011-09-15
  • 50. Intensity of Internet Use in Canada: Understanding Different Types of Users Archived
    Articles and reports: 88F0006X2010002
    Description:

    This paper investigates the intensity and scope of Internet usage among individual Canadians, based on data from the 2005 and 2007 Canadian Internet Use Surveys (CIUS). It profiles various aspects of online behaviour and analyzes the 2007 findings to examine patterns of scope of Internet use by user characteristics. Multivariate analyses are applied to explore the relationships among Internet use behaviour and characteristics such as age, sex, income, and education.

    In addition to the shift from dial-up to high-speed Internet access that has been occurring among Canadian Internet users, the 2005 to 2007 period also saw a slight increase in the proportion of users who were online daily and for at least five hours per week. While this proportion is growing, fewer than 50% of Canadian Internet users were characterized as high intensity users in 2005 and 2007. Among individuals with high-speed connections, the low intensity users continued to outnumber the high intensity ones, challenging the notion that access to a high speed connection leads to intensive Internet usage. Among Internet users, age, income, sex, and years of online experience were all associated with the propensity to engage in online activities and to use the Internet intensively. The finding that experienced Internet users do use the Internet in more extensive ways underscores the importance of studying the nature of Internet users as they gain more experience.

    Release date: 2010-03-31
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  • 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. Electronic Publications Pilot 1996 - 1997: Final Report Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 11-534-X
    Description:

    This report describes the Electronic Publications Pilot (EPP) which was conducted to gather knowledge on how library staff and their clients are adjusting to the Internet. The pilot was conducted from September 1996 to September 1997 as a joint initiative of Statistics Canada and the Depository Services Program (DSP), in partnership with the depository library community. The objective of the pilot was to assess the impact of replacing print publications with electronic equivalents via the Internet in DSP libraries. This objective was based on an assumption that the electronic medium will complement print rather than replace it entirely and that departments will continue to produce some print publications in the future. The major conclusions of the pilot cover resources and training, web site feedback, selection of publications for conversion to electronic format, web site access and security, publication functionality and access and archiving.

    Release date: 1999-01-28
  • 3. Survey of Digital Technology and Internet Use
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 4225
    Description: The Survey of Digital Technology and Internet Use measures the adoption and use of various digital technologies, including the Internet.
  • 4. 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).
  • 5. 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.
  • 6. 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.
  • 7. 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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