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Find out what’s included with your CLI8 registration – including accommodation, delegate bag and more…  We’re excited to announce registration for Critical Link 8 is open! Early bird pricing has been extended through until May 29th. The theme for the conference is Critical LinkS – A new generation. The aim is to explore future-proofing community/public service Interpreting […]

Director of the Provincial Language Service for British Columbia, Canada, speaks about the training process for interpreters with Pamela McCall on CFAX 1070.  Listen to the full length radio interview:

A recent paper by Naoko Ono – Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan. Published in The Journal of Translation Studies by The Korean Association of Translation Studies (KATS) There is a particular need in medical settings to use English to communicate, especially as Tokyo has been selected as the host city of the 2020 Summer Olympics, and

An Erratum on the recent controversy surrounding Able Translations Last month, Mississauga-based translations company Able Translations was under a media firestorm after allegations that the company does not pay (or slow to pay) professional interpreters.  The article makes reference to new Canadians that have become “certified interpreters.” This is incorrect. Interpreters working in public service settings,

Remembering interpreters who served alongside military forces According to Veterans Affairs Canada, November 11th is a date of “remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.”  Today, let us remember also the interpreters who have served alongside members of the military

Critical LinkS – A new generation. Future-proofing interpreting and translating.  The Organising Committee has now opened the second round of the Call for Papers for the Critical Link 8 conference. This Call includes submissions for papers, posters, panels, round tables, and workshops. Innovative ideas for sessions in other formats will be welcomed. Proposals may also

Did you know? They are not protected by international legislation We need your help generating awareness on protecting translators and interpreters worldwide – because they are at risk. Language professionals working with military are often kidnapped or tortured, experience death threats, incarcerated for their work, or even lose their lives. What you can do Please

Please join Red T and the world’s five major language associations: International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) International Federation of Translators (FIT) International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters Critical Link International (CLI) World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI) in this Open Letter campaign by disseminating this letter and/or writing a letter of your

Recognizing St. Jerome, Patron Saint of Translators and Interpreters September 30, all over the world, is a day of celebration for Translators and Interpreters. We have our Patron Saint, St. Jerome, to thank: he was one of the few who achieved sainthood for his work rather than for an eminent sanctity or miracles.  Born circa 347

Please join Red T and the world’s four major language associations: International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) International Federation of Translators (FIT) International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters Critical Link International (CLI) in this Open Letter campaign by disseminating this letter and/or writing a letter of your own. Share this Open Letter to President

A report by Michal Schuster From 2006 – 2012 people from Eritrea entered Israel through its border with Egypt. They escaped the military dictatorship in their country, and many had to face a long and difficult journey. Some were kidnapped, tortured and raped.  Today, about 45,000 Eritreans are seeking asylum in Israel. They get temporary

October 1st – 2nd  2015, Call for papers Mobility and immigration leads to more diversity in countries’ population. Since integration is a two-way process, the receiving side must organize to ensure everyone’s access to human rights, so that newcomers can participate and consequently enjoy their rights and fulfil their duties. Public service interpreting and translation (PSIT) (Community Interpreting)