Canada’s more than 9.9 million square kilometers are home to more than 36 million people as well as two official languages. Of course, that means all official government and correspondence and work needs to be translated from one language to another.
But we’re also a multi-national nation, with about 20% million of us speaking a language other than English or French at home. Some of the most commonly spoken languages in our homes include Aboriginal languages, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Romanian, German, Russian, Greek, Spanish, Gujarati, Tagalog, Italian, Ukrainian, Korean, Urdu, Polish, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Yiddish, and others.
Being a region of many languages and cultures doesn’t just mean we can feast on a range of world cuisines and enjoy getting to know people from around the world. It also means we are a nation translators and linguists can really adore.
According to Service Canada, there are over 3800 translation and interpretation-based businesses across the country and over 10,000 translators at these businesses and at larger firms. Demand in the industry is high, especially as more people decide to move to Canada from overseas and there is a demand for translations of college diplomas, legal documents, and other papers.
For businesses, too, Canada’s rich linguistic culture is good news. Companies that can capitalize on demand for services and goods in other languages can tap into hidden consumer bases. Just imagine: what if your organization could offer services, a website, or products in languages your competition could not? With the help of a translator or interpreter, you could enjoy just this advantage.
Vedia Translation is proud to be part of an industry helping Canadians of all backgrounds communicate effectively. If you’d like to translate any text into another language – whether to appeal to a wider consumer base, to abide by immigration application rules, or for any reason – feel free to contact us for a quote.