Canadian French Presents Challenges for New Businesses

From sea to sea, Canada is as bilingual a country as you'll find in the world. As a nation, they are at times divided and unified over the English and French speaking populations that co-exist in their provinces and territories.

When some people think of Canada and Canadians, there's an immediate assumption that all or most Canadians speak and understand French. But such is not the case. While not everyone speaks both languages, bilingualism is a constant point of contention in Canada. Recently NDP leader Jack Layton proposed a bill in Parliament that would make it mandatory for all judges in the Supreme Court to be bilingual, which is not a requirement now even in a bilingual nation. Bilingualism has also been in the Canadian news recently in regards to sports. The Montreal Canadiens have expressed frustration that when they address the media and fans, they have to be able to do so in both French and English as they are stationed in a predominantly French province. While other clubs can pick from any number of GMs, coaches and players to bring to their team who can represent the club in front of the press, the Canadiens have a much smaller pool to choose from, and they feel that puts them at a competitive disadvantage.

Any new business starting in Canada or moving into the country should take note - no matter where you set up shop, language is key. Technovate Translation is a company who began in Canada and are still based there, experts in Canadian translation and all that entails. For business or personal reasons, they offer unparalleled French and English translation services, for everything from personal documents to business plans.

What can be especially tricky about Canadian translation is that Quebec has a dialect all its own, one very different from other French speaking nations. It takes a native Quebecer to really understand the nuances and to make the best translation possible. Even a French word as simple as “joie” is unique in that it has no exact English translation. But a Technovate translator will know the proper way to put any French words into English so a Quebecer will recognize it as truly Canadian. New businesses will benefit from the full range of services Technovate can offer, whether it's a simple document translation or a more complex information technology or software piece. For your business to run right, it starts with language and making yourself, your business and its principles understood. That's what Technovate can do. They're fortunate to attract many bilingual Canadians to their agency who have grown up immersed in both cultures. That experience makes them second to none in French to English and English to French translation.

No matter where you are in North America, there's a Technovate office nearby or an agent available on the phone or online 24/7 to answer questions or provide a free quote. It's simple. And simply everything you need for translation in Canada.