Canadian content in a global context. The Canadian edition has focused on substantial Canadianization, while retaining the balanced, global focus for which the Hill book is known.

Approximately 75% of the closing cases have been replaced with Canadian cases, and other pedagogical features have been Canadianized and updated as appropriate, covering subjects such as the impact of the mad cow scare on the Canadian beef industry, the softwood lumber dispute, and the success of Canadian companies on the global scene.

A new ethics chapter (Chapter 4: Ethics in International Business), adapted by Tim Richardson, who teaches at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and the University of Toronto, Department of Management, offers coverage of topics such as the Canadian mining industry, the impact of SARS, the Gomery inquiry, and the Canadian Marketing Association's Code of Ethics.

Currency. Includes updated statistics from such sources as the World Bank and United Nations. Approximately 30 figures and tables are new to this edition.

Two new pedagogical features offer additional opportunities for student application: Research Tasks at the end of each chapter, and Sustainability in Practice vignettes at the end of each part.

Strong technology support package. The Canadian edition offers a robust OLC that contains a global business plan. As well, the text can be packaged with Class Performance System or Team Learning Assistant.