Engaging with Canadians
Building strong relationships with Canadians from coast to coast to coast
We have meaningful conversations with Canadians so we can make informed policy decisions. We also share knowledge and promote awareness of the Bank’s role in the economy.
Connecting with you
We connect with the general public as well as local leaders, businesses, unions, Indigenous Peoples, civil society organizations and others to understand the economic realities of communities across Canada. We do this through activities such as:
- community outreach
- public consultations and surveys
- business and consumer market surveys
- educational programs
- speeches and presentations
Factoring in a broad set of views and experiences helps us make informed and appropriate policy decisions.
Building your understanding and trust
We truly value your trust in us, our analysis and our decisions.
Public confidence in our actions is vital for monetary policy to be effective. Your clear understanding of our objectives and decisions fosters your confidence in our ability to maintain price stability and promote Canada’s economic and financial well-being.
Here’s why it matters:
- Inflation control—When you understand our policy actions and objectives, you can better anticipate and respond to economic changes. This, in turn, enhances the effectiveness of monetary policy.
- Financial market stability—Trust in our actions helps maintain stability in financial markets, reducing uncertainty and volatility, so that the financial system functions well and the economy is healthy.
- Informed decision-making—By providing information about our actions and economic outlook, we help you make informed decisions about borrowing, saving, investing and other financial activities.
- Confidence in using cash—Canadians can use bank notes with confidence knowing that those bank notes are reliable, high-quality, accessible and difficult to counterfeit.
Listening to the public
We value your perspectives and actively seek your input through:
- Business surveys—We frequently survey consumers, business owners and financial sector representatives to gather a broad range of economic perspectives that help us fulfill our mandate.
- Public consultations—We actively seek feedback on our policies and initiatives to inform our decisions.
- Regional outreach—Members of our Governing Council regularly travel throughout Canada visiting communities of all sizes. We hear directly from Canadians about their experiences with the economy.
- Stakeholder engagement—We hold proactive discussions with industry and community groups on specific issues to help us gain new insights and perspectives.
Sharing our knowledge
We are committed to helping Canadians learn more about the economy by:
- Making information accessible—We keep our website up to date with information in clear, transparent language that Canadians need and want to know.
- Promoting economic literacy and education—We help Canadians understand how the economy works and the Bank’s role in it.
Get in touch with us
We want to hear from you! There are many ways to get involved and connect with us.