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Canadians feel rising levels of toxicity in social media, while streaming hours of online video

OTTAWA – The Canadian Internet Registration Authority today published its annual Internet Factbook which has in it some details on the country’s internet usage during the Covid-19 crisis. Canadians are recognizing the dark side of social media as three in ten report they have been reluctant to use social media or participate in an online discussion because they are concerned about harassment. Facebook, in particular, is named by 41% of Canadians as the most toxic site they use, says a CIRA release. However, 63% felt safe from harassment on Facebook. Other findings include: 11% of Canadians say they're addicted to...