Our representatives are in frequent contact with various local associations, businesses, community groups, government officials, colleges, and universities to give and receive information and to exchange views on the economy and monetary policy. To supplement these contacts, my senior colleagues and I frequently travel across the country to talk to groups, like this, to respond to questions, and to listen to comments and concerns.
That way, we ensure that we are heard and also that we hear what is going on from one end of this country to the other. For those of you who surf the Internet, I should mention that there is also a tremendous amount of information on the Bank of Canada’s Web site. All of our recent publications, speeches, and press releases are there.