Tech Access and Gaps Among Youth
The assumption that today's young people are uniformly "digital natives"—comfortable with technology and equally able to access it—obscures significant inequalities. Access to devices, connectivity, digital skills, and supportive environments varies dramatically among Canadian youth. These digital divides affect educational opportunity, social connection, and future prospects in ways that demand attention.
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