1{2 "key": "statcan_sdtiu",3 "url": "https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=4225",4 "final_url": "https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=4225",5 "status": 200,6 "content_type": "text/html",7 "fetched": "2026-11-01",8 "bytes": 28470,9 "title": "Surveys and statistical programs - Survey of Digital Technology and Internet Use (SDTIU)",10 "date_modified": null,11 "text_sample": " Surveys and statistical programs - Survey of Digital Technology and Internet Use (SDTIU) dataLayer1 = []; Skip to main content Skip to \"About this site\" Language selection Français / Gouvernement du Canada Search and menus Search and menus Search Search Statistics Canada Search Topics menu Subjects Data Analysis Reference Geography Census Surveys and statistical programs About StatCan Canada.ca Home Standards, data sources and methods Surveys and statistical programs Survey of Digital Technology and Internet Use (SDTIU) Survey of Digital Technology and Internet Use (SDTIU) Summary of changes Other reference periods Related products Survey of Digital Technology and Internet Use (SDTIU) Summary of changes Other reference periods Related products Detailed information for 2023 Status: Inactive Frequency: Occasional Record number: 4225 The purpose of the 2023 Survey of Digital Technology and Internet Use (SDTIU) is to measure the impact of digital technologies, including the Internet and specific information and communication technologies (ICTs), on the operations of Canadian enterprises. Data release - September 17, 2024 Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s) Description Data sources and methodology Data accuracy Description The 2023 Survey of Digital Technology and Internet Use (SDTIU) is designed to measure the impact of digital technologies on the operations of Canadian enterprises. The information gathered helps to better understand how enterprises use the Internet, including their online presence, involvement in e-commerce, use of specific information and communication technologies (ICTs) and interaction with federal government online services. The survey also examines skills and employment in ICT-related jobs. The data from this survey are used by government departments to develop policies and programs that help improve Canada's innovation system and strengthen the overall economy. The SDTIU is sponsored by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Numerous other government departments also provided input during the questionnaire content development phase. The results from this survey are also monitored by international organizations such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for benchmarking purposes and to study the development and the influence of the digital economy. Reference period: The 12-month calendar year Collection period: November of the reference year through March of the next year Subjects Business and government internet use Information and communications technology Data sources and methodology Target population The target population was derived from Statistics Canada's Business Register (BR). The BR is an information database on the Canadian business population and serves as a frame for all Statistics Canada business surveys. It is a structured list of businesses engaged in the production of goods and services in Canada. This survey covers enterprises operating in Canada in almost all industrial sectors. The industries in the target population are based on the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Sectors 21, 22, 23, 31, 32, 33, 41, 44, 45, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 61, 62, 71, 72 and 81 were included. The following entities were excluded to arrive at the target population: - Government entities; - Enterprises with less than 1 employee; - Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11), specialty trade contractors (238), head offices (551114), private households (814), and public administration (91); - Enterprises from sectors 23, 48, 49, 53, 54, 56, 61, 62, 71, 72 and 81 with a revenue less than $100K; - Enterprises from sectors 21, 22, 31, 32, 33, 41, 44, 45, 51, 52 and 55 with a revenue less than $250K. Instrument design The survey data will be collected using an electronic questionnaire. The questionnaire had minor revisions compared to the previous version in 2021 to better meet the policy needs of the sponsoring partner Innov"12}