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A certified translation is an official document translation performed by a certified translator and typically signed or stamped, allowing it to be accepted by government organizations, courts, educational institutions, and companies.

In some situations, the translation must be prepared and officially authorized by a Canadian translator who is a member of a provincial professional association such as ATIO, OTTIAQ, or STIBC. While most government offices do not require this stricter certification, some licensing or regulatory boards may.

In some cases, a translation may be certified by a representative of a translation firm and issued on the company's official letterhead, including complete contact information.

Another method involves obtaining certification from a Canadian Commissioner for Taking Oaths, also known as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits. The commissioner verifies the translator's signature on a sworn affidavit, affirming that the translation is both accurate and complete.

A notarized translation is an acceptable alternative and is usually required for documents to be used outside of Canada. Some embassies and consulates require translations to be notarized by a Notary Public of Canada. This extra step gives international legal recognition and confirms that the translation has been verified accurately.

Finally, there are non-certified translations, which are often favoured by business clients who do not require certification. Qualified linguists carry out the translations but are not officially certified. They are perfect for use on websites, in marketing materials or internal business purposes.

We are ready to support you with translations going outside of Canada, and also with translations dedicated to embassies or consulates in Canada.

When documents are intended for use outside of the country, even a basic certified translation may not meet the requirements. Many international institutions, including embassies, consulates, and government authorities, require that translations be notarized or apostilled.

In Canada, the notarized translation must be confirmed by a notary public to be an authentic document. In these circumstances, notarization confirms that the translation was completed by a certified professional and that the certification is legally valid.

An apostille is a form of document authentication that is now easier in Canada following the 2024 signing of the Hague Apostille Convention. This system authenticates Canadian documents using a unified approach, allowing them to be recognized in all Hague Apostille Convention member countries.

See this page for more information.

Non-Hague Apostille Convention countries may require full consular legalization, which involves submitting the document via multiple authorities, including the destination country's embassy or consulate.

Machine translation involves the use of advanced programs to process large volumes of text efficiently. This approach can be useful for internal purposes or when the results need to be generated rapidly, when a human translator usually reviews them at a later stage to ensure appropriate accuracy.

Human translation, on the other hand, is responsible for all aspects of human translation. Our company works with professional translators with years of expertise to provide what we call a "Gold Standard" quality of service. Every translation is done by hand, resulting in fluent, precise, and natural results that capture both the meaning and tone of the original text.

For clients who want the highest level of accuracy, our "VIP" plan comprises translation by one specialized professional, which is then thoroughly checked and polished by a senior translator.

The intended use of the document determines whether it should be machine-assisted or completely human-translated. Machine translation with light post-editing (MTPE) may be effective for internal communication where speed is crucial. However, for public-facing content, governmental documentation, or sensitive materials, human translation is strongly advised.

Although these services are all part of the language industry, they each serve distinct purposes:

• Transcription or subtitling is the process of turning spoken audio or video content into written text, with the option to translate the material and integrate subtitles directly into the video.
• Translation involves the process of converting written text from one language to another.
• Interpretation generally means the live spoken translation that takes place in real-time during meetings, conversations, or events.
• Localization means adapting content—like websites, marketing materials, or software—to match a particular region, considering factors such as the target language, cultural context, legal requirements, and audience expectations. This might involve changing the tone, idiomatic expressions, date formats, and visual components.

Yes. The language used in Canada should conform to the country's regional linguistic standards.

We provide translations tailored to Quebec French, ensuring adherence to local language standards and cultural nuances instead of European French.

Our method for achieving linguistic and cultural accuracy ensures that English content is designed for the Canadian context in accordance with the Canadian English Style Guide, using the same localization principles applied to French.

Yes, we do.

We provide tailored assistance for companies in Quebec that need to adhere to the Charter of the French Language. We offer support with:

• Enrolling with the Office québécois de la langue française
• Establishing a Francization Committee.
• Meeting legal deadlines according to company size (25+ or 100+ employees) to secure a francization certificate.

Our guidance ensures your business stays compliant with Quebec legislation and avoids potential penalties.