Written translation
Agendas, presentations, reports and other documents, with the language, format and deadline agreed.
Human interpretation. Professionals for every situation.
Interpreters for French, English and other languages at your conferences, meetings and events across Canada. A team to help you prepare, with a clear plan for the day.
From first contact to meeting day · 40 seconds
Where will your meeting happen?
Start with the people in the room — or on the call. We will work through the language and technical details with you.
In the room
Conferences, assemblies and workshops. Plan interpreter location, room audio and listening equipment together.
In-person interpretationOnline
Webinars, briefings and meetings on your platform. Confirm language channels, host roles and speaker audio.
Online interpretationIn both places
Bring room and remote participants into one discussion, with a shared audio and interpretation plan.
Hybrid interpretationStill deciding on the venue or platform? Tell us what you know.
A good meeting starts before the first word.
The quote is the beginning of a conversation. Together, we clarify what your meeting needs and who looks after each part.
Share the outline
Languages, date or approximate timing, format and purpose. A few details are enough to start.
Agree on the plan
Confirm the interpreter team, equipment, platform and responsibilities. Share materials and plan the audio check.
Get people ready
Give speakers and participants clear instructions. Confirm the contacts and language channels before the meeting.
Read the full text
- Start with what you know. Date or approximate timing. Languages. People. Meeting format. The venue or platform can still be undecided.
- A plan with every role clear. The interpreter team, room audio, platform and equipment. Confirm who supplies each part before booking.
- Prepare the people and the sound. Share the agenda and speaker materials. Check microphones and language channels. Give participants clear listening instructions.
- Let’s plan the next one. Send a previous event reference and tell us what has changed. We confirm the scope and availability for each event.
The words before, during and after.
Your project may need more than interpretation. Tell us what you are making, sharing or presenting.
Considering AI for your project?
Canoë and SIMO offer AI options for conversations and events. Compare the method, support and setup with human interpretation before choosing.
A little preparation. A better starting point.
Bilingual guides and short platform videos, ready to share with the people hosting, speaking or listening.
Prepare a Zoom meeting
Host and participant instructions for interpretation, with downloadable guides for each role.
Prepare a Teams meeting
A practical starting point for hosts, interpreters and participants before everyone connects.
Planning a hybrid event? Start with the room, microphones and audio responsibilities.
Browse all planning guidesAnother meeting on the calendar?
If we have worked together, send the new date and what has changed. A previous event or quote reference helps us pick up the conversation.
Plan another meetingLet’s make room for your next conversation.
Send the details you have. We will review your needs, clarify the scope and confirm availability.