Roku study shows Canadian daily streamers spend nearly 80 hours a year choosing TV content

• Roku’s Canada VOD Evolution 2027 study found daily streamers spend nearly 80 hours a year choosing what to watch.
• Respondents averaged 13 minutes searching per session; some reported 32 minutes, rising to 47 minutes for viewers under 35.
• About 27 million Canadians now stream TV, up 35% from five years ago; the average viewer uses four services.
• Survey data showed 60% cannot always remember which app carries a specific title; 75% prioritize finding content over service choice.
• Ad-supported streaming reached 84% monthly usage; respondents reported 13 hours a week on ad-supported platforms, about half of TV time.

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