Editing imported graphic

I know this is a basic question, but bear with me as I've started using Illustrator a few days ago & I cannot find an answer to this basic question anywhere else...
For years I've used Canvas to do all my work and it was easy to work on, say, an imported jpeg and edit the image (erase, draw, add text, whatever).
The same graphic imported into Illustrator doesn't allow me to do anything.
How do I perform the above basic tasks in Illustrator?
I can do the editing in Photoshop but not, it seems in Illustrator.
Thanks all,
TonyT

Many thanks to Frank & Scott for their responses and input.
I guess I'm somewhat disappointed as I'm desperately trying to find a near-as-poss alternative to using the Mac version of [Deneba-now-ADC] Canvas.
I'd been so used to using this for over 20years, but since ADC stopped the development of the Mac version it's becoming evermore unstable.
I had hoped that Illustrator would do the trick but having to do the editing in one app (Photoshop) and the "creative" additions in another (Illustrator) is a big backward step for me.
A lot of my work necessitates importing existing jpegs and/or TIFF's and adding and removing detail, text, etc from these images. Sad to say Illustrator doesn't cut it or come anywhere near to Canvas's qualities when doing this sort of editing.
But, hey, thanks again guys for your wise words... much appreciated.
TT

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