Canadian women, especially those ages 18 to 34, play an increasingly larger role on the Internet, according to a new study of more than 2,000 online users. The digital divide is diminishing along gender lines. However, this research tells us we should still be concerned about the digital divide in other segments.
Savvy users are technology enthusiasts.
And, for the first time, these two groups combined now represent half of all Canadian online users. The dominant application, e-mail, continues to grow, but not at the same rate. Two-thirds of Canadian Web users will purchase a tech gadget this year, with the big winner being the digital camera. Online financial transactions and services are soaring. Our Site's Privacy Disclosures E-Commerce Alerts are issued by Bennett Gold, Chartered Accountants as situations develop.