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Translation and Linguistic Services

Only you know it's a translation. Translation Bureau translators are world-renowned as being among the best in the industry. Their dedication to providing their clients with on-time, quality texts that are true to the original in style, tone and message is unsurpassed.

Professional translators are language experts. In addition to
their university degree in translation, many have other degrees
in disciplines ranging from law and economics to engineering and computer science. They can help bring your thoughts to life in the right idiom, making sure that the translation reads like an original in the target language. We are so confident in the quality of their work that we back every Translation Bureau translation with a satisfaction guarantee.

The Bureau's skilled language professionals can help federal departments and agencies promote their programs to the Canadian public by ensuring that their messages are conveyed accurately and effectively in both official languages. Bureau professionals can take part in each and every stage of the communication process.

The Bureau offers the following services:

  • Adaptation
  • Writing assistance
  • Language advice
  • Proofreading
  • Quality assessment
  • Summary
  • Editing
  • Revision
  • Translation
  • Sight translation
  • Technical accuracy check

NEW: You can now access all these services outside regular business hours by calling the After-Hours Emergency Service (SAH) at 613-282-7050. This Service operates Monday to Friday, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., as well as on weekends and statutory holidays.

We also offer customized services such as:

  • Specialized formatting and page layout
  • Special projects and events
  • Standby service
  • Short-term professional services
  • Dedicated translator
  • Translation in AutoCAD and other drafting software

Every year, the Translation Bureau handles hundreds of thousands of service requests totalling more than 1.5 million pages, and demand is growing. Conference proceedings, internal memos, parliamentary speeches, draft legislation, scientific and technical reports-assignments range from the simplest to the most complex, from just a few words to several volumes of material, from articles for general distribution to top secret reports. In short, the Translation Bureau can handle any document, regardless of size, style or complexity.

For more information or to submit a request for linguistic services, contact us. We also offer services in Aboriginal and foreign languages; for details, visit the Multilingual Services section. Also, be sure to check out the Useful tips page for advice on how to do business with the Translation Bureau.

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Last Updated: 2006-04-25