In general, the elderly access the Internet less. Angus Reid found that 28 per cent of users are in the 35-44 age bracket; 26 per cent are 25-34; 17 per cent are 45-54; 16 per cent are 18-24; while only five per cent are in the 55-64 group and only one per cent is over 65 years of age.
Age
18-24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
over 65
% of Internet use
16%
26%
28%
17%
5%
1%
Source:On-Line Access and Participation in Canadian Society, a report by Canadian Heritage, March 1998
