According to a new report by the Internet Association, although Canadians are some of the biggest users of the Internet in the world and partake regularly in online shopping, Canadian businesses have been slow to bring their goods online compared to retailers from other countries.
Only three per cent of Canadian retail stores have an e-commerce presence in addition to their bricks-and-mortar storefront, as compared to 23 per cent in the United Kingdom.
The Canadian government has just unveiled its digital strategy, Digital Canada 150. The Internet Association believes retailers have to make up for lost time by acting quickly.
The report suggests a Digital Renovation Tax Credit that would help retailers get started using digital technologies and learn how to adhere to online privacy laws for businesses.
