Opinions on granting the CRTC additional powers to regulate digital platforms: Views from residents of the Lévis and Lotbinière regions
Divisions and indecisions among residents of Lévis and Lotbinière as the CRTC strengthens its control over digital platforms
On February 16, 2023, a survey was conducted among residents of Lévis-Lotbinière to gauge their opinions on giving more power to the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) to control digital platforms.
Out of a total of 491 respondents from the Lévis-Lotbinière region, the results revealed a diversity of opinions on this crucial issue.
A relative majority, 51.53% of respondents, were in favor of giving the CRTC more power to supervise digital platforms. This proportion expresses the desire for greater regulation of online activities to ensure the protection of the interests and rights of Canadian users within the specific region of Lévis-Lotbinière.
On the other hand, 22.61% of participants disagreed, indicating that they do not support giving the CRTC a greater role in regulating digital platforms. These respondents may have concerns about freedom of expression online and the potential impact on innovation and competitiveness of digital businesses in their region.
It's interesting to note that 25.87% of respondents declared themselves "Undecided", which shows that a substantial proportion of Lévis-Lotbinière residents are still considering the question and haven't yet taken a definitive position.
Strengthening the CRTC to control digital platforms
The survey was rigorously conducted, using a representative sample of Lévis-Lotbinière residents, and benefits from a margin of error of 4%, (18 times out of 20). These measures ensure reasonable reliability of the results obtained specifically for this region.
These data provide essential insight into the diverse opinions of Lévis-Lotbinière residents regarding the granting of more power to the CRTC to control digital platforms. These results can serve as an informative basis for local policy-makers and stakeholders seeking to understand citizens' expectations and concerns regarding the regulation of the digital landscape in Lévis-Lotbinière.
