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A certified translation is an official rendering of a document produced by a qualified translator and typically confirmed with a signature or stamp, making it acceptable for government bodies, courts, universities, and employers.

In certain cases, the translation must be completed and formally certified by a Canadian translator who is a member of a provincial professional association such as ATIO, OTTIAQ, or STIBC. While many government institutions do not require this higher level of certification, some regulatory authorities or licensing boards may request it.

In other situations, a translation may be certified by a representative of a translation agency and issued on official letterhead with full contact details.

Another option is certification through a Canadian Commissioner for Taking Oaths (also known as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits). In this case, the commissioner confirms the translator’s signature on a sworn affidavit verifying that the translation is accurate and complete.

A notarized translation is another format, often required for documents intended for use outside Canada. Some embassies and consulates require translations to be notarized by a Canadian Notary Public. This additional step provides international legal recognition and confirms that the translation has been properly authenticated.

Finally, non-certified translations are often chosen by business clients who do not require official certification. These translations are completed by experienced linguists but do not include formal certification, making them suitable for websites, marketing materials, or internal business use.

We are ready to help you in either case.

A standard certified translation may not always meet the requirements when documents are intended for use abroad. Many international institutions—such as embassies, consulates, and government bodies—require translations to be notarized or accompanied by an apostille.

In Canada, a notarized translation must be officially approved by a Notary Public to confirm its authenticity. In these cases, notarization verifies that the translation was completed by a qualified specialist and that the certification is legally valid.

An apostille is a method of document legalization that became more simplified in Canada after joining the Hague Apostille Convention in 2024. This system enables Canadian documents to be authenticated through a standardized process, ensuring their acceptance across all member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention.

See this page for further information.

For countries not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the process may still involve full consular legalization, requiring the document to pass through several authorities, including the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

Machine translation relies on advanced software to rapidly process large amounts of text. It is useful for internal use or when a quick turnaround is needed, with the output typically reviewed afterward by a human translator to ensure acceptable quality.

Human translation, on the other hand, is carried out entirely by a professional linguist. Our agency works with native-speaking translators who have extensive full-time experience, delivering what we consider a “Gold Standard” level of service. Each translation is completed manually, ensuring clear, natural, and accurate results that preserve both the meaning and tone of the original text.

For clients who require the highest level of accuracy, our “VIP” service includes translation by a specialist followed by an additional review and refinement by a senior translator.

The choice between machine-assisted and fully human translation depends on the intended use of the document. For internal communication where speed is the priority, machine translation with light post-editing (MTPE) may be sufficient. However, for public-facing materials, official documents, or sensitive content, human translation is essential.

While all of these services belong to the language industry, each performs a different role:

• Transcription or subtitling involves converting spoken audio or video into written text, with the option to translate it and integrate subtitles directly into the video.
• Translation refers to converting written content from one language into another.
• Interpretation usually means live spoken translation delivered in real time during meetings, conversations, or events.
• Localization is the process of adapting content—such as websites, marketing materials, or software—for a specific region, taking into account the target language, cultural context, legal requirements, and audience expectations. This may include adjusting tone, idioms, date formats, and visual elements.

Yes. Language used in Canada should align with the country’s regional linguistic standards.

We provide translations adapted to the Canadian French context where relevant, ensuring they reflect local usage and cultural nuances rather than European French.

Our approach to linguistic and cultural accuracy also ensures that English content is adjusted to the Canadian context in accordance with the Canadian English Style Guide, applying the same localization principles used for French.

Yes, we do.

We provide targeted support for businesses in Quebec that need to comply with the Charter of the French Language. Our services include assistance with:

• Registering with the Office québécois de la langue française
• Establishing a Francization Committee
• Meeting required deadlines based on company size (25+ or 100+ employees) to obtain a francization certificate

Our services help ensure your company remains compliant with Quebec regulations and avoids potential penalties.