OTTAWA - Although they remain concerned about the security of online transactions by credit card, Canadians are increasingly using the Internet to make purchases of goods and services. Last year, 8.4 million people aged 16 and over made at least one command in this way, reveals Statistics Canada. The average transaction was $ 183. The number of electronic transactions jumped 41% between 2005 and 2007 to reach 69.9 million last year. During the same period, the value of online orders grew by 61% to nearly $ 12.8 billion. Purchases of consumer Internet focused travel services, books and magazines, other entertainment products, such as concert tickets, as well as clothing, jewelry and accessories. For many Canadians, online shopping has become a complement to traditional shopping. Last year, 43% of Canadians went on the Internet to conduct research on products and to Shop. Among these people, a majority (64%) said he subsequently made a purchase directly in stores. The most popular for window shopping were electronic cameras, VCRs, appliances, furniture, clothing, jewelry and accessories.
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