Online adoption continues to build momentum in Canada, but eCommerce adoption does not: The number of Canadian consumers shopping online during 2006 remained stagnant over 2005. What's holding back Canadians from shopping online? A lingering preference for the hands-on shopping experience and concerns about the security of online shopping. As a country without a direct buying history, online shopping in Canada will never become a mainstream activity. But, US retailers still have an opportunity to sell to Canadians online — especially when the Canadian dollar gains strength over the US dollar.