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A certified translation is an official document translation done by a qualified 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 formally approved by a Canadian translator who is associated with 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 company and issued on the company's official letterhead, including contact information.

Another option is certification from a Canadian Commissioner for Taking Oaths (also known as a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits). In this scenario, the commissioner verifies the translator's signature on a sworn declaration stating that the translation is accurate and complete.

The other alternative is to have the translation notarized. This may be required for documents that are used outside Canada. Some embassies and consulates require translations to be certified by a Canadian Notary Public. This process gives worldwide legal recognition and certifies that the translation was duly authorized.

Finally, commercial clients who do not require official certification often use non-certified translations. Competent linguists do these translations, but they are not officially certified. They are suitable for websites, marketing materials and a company’s internal use.

We are ready to support you with translations destined for other countries or for consulates/embassies of those countries in Canada.

A standard certified translation may not always meet the requirements when the documents are intended for use outside the country. Translations are required to be notarized or issued with an apostille by a significant number of international institutions, including embassies, consulates, and government authorities.

In Canada, a Notary Public must officially validate a notarized translation to verify its authenticity. In these instances, notarization verifies that the translation was completed by a professional and that the certification is legally authentic.

In 2024, Canada signed the Hague Apostille Convention, which simplified the process of document legalization, referred to as an apostille. The system facilitates the authentication of Canadian documents through a single process recognized by all member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention.

See this page for more information.

For non-Hague Apostille Convention countries, the process may still require full consular legalization, which involves the document passing through multiple authorities, including the destination country's embassy or consulate.

The machine translation process relies on sophisticated software that can effectively process large amounts of text. This can be useful for internal use or when fast results are needed. The output is usually evaluated afterwards by a human translator to ensure acceptable accuracy.

On the other hand, human translation is done only by a skilled linguist. Our company uses highly experienced, knowledgeable translators, providing what we believe to be a “Gold Standard” level of service. All translations are done manually, resulting in fluent, accurate and natural translations that preserve the meaning and tone of the source text.

For clients who want the highest level of accuracy, our "VIP" plan includes translation by a specialist, 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 fully human-translated. Machine translation with light post-editing (MTPE) may be effective for internal communication where speed is critical. However, for public-facing content, official 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 entails converting spoken audio or video content into written text, with the option to translate the material and insert subtitles directly into the video.
• Translation involves the process of converting written text from one language to another.
• Interpretation usually 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 suit a particular region, considering factors such as the target language, cultural context, legal requirements, and audience expectations. This might involve tailoring tone, idiomatic expressions, date formats, and visual components.

Yes. Language used in Canada should adhere to the country's regional linguistic requirements.

We provide translations that are specifically tailored to Quebec French, ensuring that they match local linguistic norms and cultural context rather than European French.

Our approach to linguistic and cultural precision also ensures that English information is tailored to the Canadian context using the Canadian English Style Guide and the same localization principles as for French.

Indeed, we do.

We offer specialized assistance for businesses in Quebec that need to adhere to the Charter of the French Language. We can offer support with:

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

Our guidance ensures your business stays compliant with Quebec legislation and prevents unforeseen penalties.