In 2022, businesses in Canada that were engaged in research and development (R&D) activities reported technology receipts of $13.0 billion from the sale of software-related products, technical assistance and know-how, and intellectual property. This represents an increase of 46% (+$4.1 billion) from 2021 ($8.9 billion). By contrast, payments to purchase intellectual property, software, and technical assistance and know-how by R&D active businesses were unchanged at $2.2 billion.
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