Interpretation services in Canada
Interpreters for meetings, conferences, medical and legal appointments in Canada: consecutive or simultaneous, on site, by video or by phone, in 50+ languages.
BeTranslated finds interpreters for live conversations between people who do not share a language: business meetings, conferences, medical and legal appointments, interviews and community events. We work between English and French and in 50+ other languages, across Canada.
Consecutive or simultaneous
In consecutive interpreting, the speaker pauses and the interpreter renders what was said. It suits meetings, interviews, appointments and site visits, where a few people talk in turn. In simultaneous interpreting, the interpreter speaks at the same time as the speaker, usually from a booth or through a remote platform. It suits conferences, training sessions and events with a large audience.
On site, by video or by phone
- On site the interpreter comes to your meeting, event or appointment, where an interpreter for the language pair is available in your area.
- By video the interpreter joins your video call on the platform you already use, or on a platform made for remote interpreting.
- By phone for short calls and appointments, when video is not needed.
Where interpreters help
- Business meetings, negotiations and visits with partners from abroad.
- Conferences, training sessions and town halls in English and French.
- Medical appointments and health care meetings.
- Legal meetings with clients and witnesses. Courts and tribunals set their own rules for interpreters: tell us the hearing and we check what it requires.
- Immigration, settlement and community services for newcomers.
How to book an interpreter
- Tell us the date, the time and its time zone, the expected length, the languages and whether you need on site, video or phone.
- Tell us the subject and send any documents you already have: an agenda, slides or a file help the interpreter prepare.
- We confirm the interpreter, the format and the price in your quote. We reply to every request within 12 hours.
Need the documents translated as well? We handle both: see our document translation and certified translation pages.
Questions about interpretation
What is the difference between translation and interpretation?
Translation deals with written text. Interpretation deals with speech, live, while people talk.
Do you provide French and English interpreters in Quebec?
Yes, on site where an interpreter is available, and by video or phone everywhere. See also our Quebec translation services.
How early should I book?
As early as you can, especially for simultaneous interpreting or a rare language. Send the request with the date and we confirm availability in the quote.
Related pages
See our English to French translation and all our translation services in Canada.
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