Language & Interpretation Services Program

Clear communication essentials to keep your services understood.

Canoe’s Language & Interpretation Services program connects members with trusted providers delivering professional, human-delivered language solutions across Canada. The program supports 24/7/365 on-demand interpreting, document translation, language testing and training, and comprehensive program support, making it easy to connect with the expertise you need. Providers offer flexible delivery options, including onsite interpretation, implementation support, account management, and technology platforms, ensuring your organization can communicate effectively and inclusively without relying on machine-only solutions.

How It Works

  1. Post a notice on your recognized electronic bid notification system to use the Canoe cooperative purchasing program.
  2. Contact the supplier of your choice, requesting Canoe pricing.
  3. Confirm your purchase with the contract number.

Program Benefits

  • Already tendered on your behalf
  • Fully compliant with CETA, CFTA, NWPTA, and other relevant trade legislation
  • Preferential pricing and service

If you require more information or would like to schedule a specialized presentation in regards to a particular program, please contact one of our Client Relations Managers.

Available Suppliers

Contract: 081225-HBL
Contract Valid Until: 2 Dec 2029
Invoiced Direct Through Supplier
Contract Documents:

RFP | Contract | Evaluation Summary

Hybrid Lynx
BC AB SK MB ON NB PE NS NL YT NT NU
  • Document and text translation – ISO 17100:2015 Certified
  • Machine translation post-editing – ISO 18587:2017 Certified
  • Onsite and remote interpretation – ISO 23155:2022 Certified
  • Transcription
  • Subtitling
  • Captioning
  • Sign language interpretation
  • Language testing
  • Language training
  • Plain language translation
  • Language AI systems
  • Dubbing and voiceover
Contract: 081225-HBL
Contract Valid Until: 2 Dec 2029
Contract Documents:

RFP | Contract | Evaluation Summary

Invoiced Direct Through Supplier
Contacts
Aimee Claasen
888.427.5999
Sultan Ghaznawi
888.427.5999
Contract: 081225-SOS
Contract Valid Until: 2 Dec 2029
Invoiced Direct Through Supplier
Contract Documents:

RFP | Contract | Evaluation Summary

SOS International
BC AB SK MB ON NB PE NS NL YT NT NU
  • In-person interpretation (IPI) services
  • Video remote interpretation (VRI)
  • Over-the-phone interpretation (OPI)
  • American Sign Language interpretation
  • Written translation services
  • CART and captioning services
  • Multilingual call center support
  • Language access consulting services
  • WordBridge Platform for Ordering and Scheduling
  • AI-assisted translation with human review
Contract: 081225-SOS
Contract Valid Until: 2 Dec 2029
Contract Documents:

RFP | Contract | Evaluation Summary

Invoiced Direct Through Supplier
Contacts
Stacie Osburn
571.421.8359
Mel Smith
571.512.1667