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Focusing on the innovation processes within manufacturing firms, the book explores how new products and production methods are developed and marketed. It delves into sources of innovative ideas, the impact of R&D, and the role of patent protection and government policies. Additionally, it assesses the influence of innovation on employment and performance metrics like profitability and exports. The analysis highlights differences in innovation strategies between small and large firms, as well as domestic and multinational companies, while incorporating insights from other industrialized nations.

Focusing on the dynamics of innovation within Canadian manufacturing firms, this study examines the interplay between various actors in the innovation ecosystem, highlighting competition and collaboration. It analyzes how innovation practices vary by firm size and industry, with particular emphasis on foreign-owned enterprises due to Canada's significant foreign investment. By comparing Canadian innovation regimes with those from other industrialized nations, it reveals that successful innovators leverage both internal resources and external partnerships to create effective strategies, relying on a diverse range of knowledge sources beyond just R&D.