Professional interpreting services in Canada
Over-the-Phone (OPI), Video Remote (VRI), in-person consecutive and simultaneous, and sign language interpreting — in 470+ spoken and signed languages, pre-arranged or on demand.
Book professional interpreting services in Canada
All Languages provides professional interpreting services across Canada in 470+ spoken and signed languages — Over-the-Phone (OPI), Video Remote (VRI), in-person consecutive and simultaneous, and sign language interpreting in American Sign Language (ASL), in person and by video, pre-arranged or on demand.
Pre-arranged
Book any modality in advance by phone, email, or portal — with the full range of interpreter qualifications, including face-to-face. Book for yourself and/or third parties through our self-serve portal at My.AllLanguages.com.
On-demand (Quick Connect)
Connect to an OPI or VRI interpreter in seconds, 24/7, 365. Create an account first (CSR-assisted) — contact us to set one up — then dial in or go to InterpreterConnect.AllLanguages.com.
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Quotes, orders and bookings, 24/7. Place, edit, or cancel orders and view your account history.
Send us an email
Email Interpreters@AllLanguages.com with the language, date, time, location, and nature of the appointment.
Give us a call
Contact our Interpreting Services Department at 1-888-975-4468.
24/7 multilingual support for your claims needs
Whether you need an interpreter for an upcoming meeting or a document translated, our booking platform is available around the clock.
Professional interpreting services offered
We are certified to the standards that matter in Canada. The standard specific to community interpreting is the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA) National Standard Guide for Community Interpreting Services (CLIA-NSGCIS); our interpreting ISO standards are ISO 18841 (Interpreting services), ISO 20228 (Legal interpreting), ISO 21998 (Healthcare interpreting), and ISO 23155 (Conference interpreting).
Whether you need conference interpretation, legal support, medical support, insurance or education, remote interpreting as well as in-person interpreting is provided across Canada. Hover or tap a card below for details.
Pre-arranged interpreting - Most popular
Scheduled in advance by phone, email, or portal — all modalities, with the full range of interpreter qualifications, including face-to-face.
Remote interpreting (OPI & VRI) - Fastest growing
On-demand or pre-arranged phone (OPI, 230+ languages) and video (VRI, 30 languages — 29 spoken + ASL).
Sign language interpreting (ASL)
Live, on-demand ASL by video through InterpreterConnect, 24/7; and pre-arranged ASL in person, enabling communication between hearing and Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or deafblind individuals.
Simultaneous / conference interpreting
Real-time interpretation for events — on-site or remote (RSI). Pre-arranged only; specialist conference interpreters, equipment, and technical services.
Chaperones & English / French readers
Impartial witnesses for medical and legal appointments, and readers for official-language documents.
Specialised (certified / accredited)
Certified or accredited interpreters, including ACIs, for proceedings that require them. Pre-arranged via My.AllLanguages.com or our team — not available through Quick Connect.
On-demand interpreting, 24/7 — for everyone
Quick Connect blends on-demand phone (OPI) and video (VRI) interpreting in one service — available 24/7, 365, with near-100% fill rates. It’s ideal for call-centre and front-line teams, video appointments, emergencies, short conversations, and anywhere travel or wait times are a barrier. It’s used most in healthcare today, but it fits almost any organization.
Live ASL included: in a market where sign language interpreters are in short supply, we offer live, on-demand ASL by video through InterpreterConnect — 24/7, with near-100% fill. (For pre-arranged ASL we book local interpreters first, with InterpreterConnect as the approved failover.)
A great customer experience
We commit ourselves to delivering an exceptional client experience and consistently high-quality, professional interpreting services across Canada.
Canada’s longest-running, 55+ years
We are Canada’s longest continually operating full-service translation and interpreting company, serving clients since 1971 across medical, legal, insurance, social services, government, education, and business. Each year we serve thousands of enterprises and tens of thousands of people who place orders.
470+ spoken and signed languages
470+ spoken and signed languages and locales for pre-arranged interpreting; 230+ for on-demand OPI; 30 for on-demand VRI (29 spoken plus ASL). We capture dialect and locale during intake and match the same or most widely understood variant — locale can matter, as with Canadian versus UK English, or Quebec versus France French.
Canada’s most certified provider
Certified to eight independently audited standards — six ISO and two Canadian. The standard specific to community interpreting is the CLIA National Standard Guide for Community Interpreting Services (CLIA-NSGCIS); our interpreting ISO standards are ISO 18841, ISO 20228, ISO 21998, and ISO 23155.
Full-service technology
My.AllLanguages.com is more than interpreting — it’s your portal for the full range of linguistic services, from translation to transcription to voice-over, with pre-arranged bookings, recurring orders, and self-serve ordering. InterpreterConnect.AllLanguages.com powers on-demand (Quick Connect). API integration is available for key accounts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between pre-arranged and on-demand?
On-demand (Quick Connect) is available 24/7, 365, with fill rates close to 100%. It is ideal for emergencies, short appointments or conversations, service in remote areas, and situations where travel costs would be excessive. Pre-arranged gives you the greatest selection of interpreter qualifications and lets you book interpreters face-to-face — arguably the highest level of quality available, followed by video.
How do I access each one?
For pre-arranged interpreting, anyone can call, email, or create a portal account to book in advance — covering every modality (in person, OPI, VRI, simultaneous, sign language, and chaperones). For on-demand (Quick Connect), you first create an account; then you simply dial our number or go to InterpreterConnect.AllLanguages.com to connect to an OPI or VRI interpreter in seconds. Simultaneous and conference interpreting is pre-arranged only.
What is community interpreting?
Community interpreting — as defined by the National Standard Guide for Community Interpreting Services (NSGCIS) — is bidirectional interpreting in public-service settings such as healthcare, legal, social services, government, and education. It is the overarching context for public-service interpreting in Canada, typically delivered consecutively. All Languages is aligned with the NSGCIS and can provide Accredited Community Interpreters (ACIs) on request.
Can I request a certified or accredited interpreter?
Yes. Certified and accredited interpreters, including ACIs, are scheduled on a pre-arranged basis through My.AllLanguages.com or our internal teams — Quick Connect telephone and video interpreting cannot pre-schedule interpreters of this caliber. Unless you request otherwise, we don’t make certification mandatory; we find the best available interpreter for the context. Supply is limited, so these levels are typically provided by default only in mandated contexts, and different tiers carry different rates and minimums.
How do I get a quote or place an order?
Email Interpreters@AllLanguages.com, call 1-888-975-4468, or self-serve through our portal at My.AllLanguages.com. For pre-arranged services, tell us the language, date, time, location, and nature of the appointment. Existing clients place quotes and recurring orders any time through the portal.
Other FAQ's
From certifications, to qualifications, to booking rates, here are our answers to some of the key questions asked by clients when sourcing interpreting services from All Languages.
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Our people
Technology alone is not enough. Quality people and accurate information is what sets us apart from the rest.
Recruiting
Our recruiters follow a process similar to the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO) and other organizations affiliated with Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council (CTTIC). Most interpreters will have post-secondary education, passed a language test (CILISAT/ILSAT) and at least 1-3 years of setting-specific experience.
Interpreter selection
Every vendor has a data profile in our automated Vendor Management System (VMS). When an order is created, our Intelligent Interpreter Selector (IIS) application automatically provides an experienced coordinator with a shortlist of choices for final selection, all in relation to your project. We also recruit to a specific CV when a technical, scientific, or other subject-matter expert is required.
Tiered fee structures
There are a wide range of qualifications, training and experience that an interpreter may have, each group of which often commands a different rate. Whatever your qualification or budget needs may be, we can help. Quality is the goal, so more qualified vendors are offered the right of first refusal on lower rate assignments.
Excellent relationships
We talk to interpreters every day and know that many prefer to work with All Languages. They like our approach. Plus, our technology makes their life easier when accepting assignments, receiving details and reporting their times. Check our Google reviews for some unfiltered feedback.
Value added services
Our free-of-charge services help you save money, reduce missed appointments, save time and solve an urgent need.
All clients
- 3rd-party billing
- Reminder calls
- Secure technology platforms
- Self-serve portal access: place, edit, and view order history
- World-class customer service
Key accounts
- Account Manager, plus a dedicated Interpreting Services Coordinator
- Centralized billing to reduce administration time at month-end
- Customized reports, sent automatically at agreed intervals
- Systems integration using an Application Programming Interface (API)
- Volume discounts
Quality assurance
We follow industry standards and well-defined processes to ensure our quality consistently meets expectations.
Industry certification
Certified to eight independently audited standards, including CLIA-NSGCIS for community interpreting and ISO 18841, ISO 20228, ISO 21998, and ISO 23155 for interpreting.
Quality assurance process
We follow industry best practices when assigning resources, capture dialect and locale during intake, and deliver great service you can trust.
Client feedback
Customer satisfaction surveys are sent regularly, and CSAT links are included on invoices. Feedback is automatically stored in our systems and emailed to our team on receipt.
Complaint management
We take complaints seriously. Our structured escalation process involves Assessment, Investigation, Analysis of Results, Decision and Resolution.
Languages we interpret
We interpret in 470+ spoken and signed languages and dialects across Canada. Our most frequently requested languages:
Arabic · Bengali · Cantonese · Farsi · French · Hindi · Italian · Korean · Mandarin · Portuguese · Punjabi · Russian · Somali · Spanish · Tamil · Tigrinya · Turkish · Ukrainian · Urdu · Vietnamese
Find an interpreter in your city
We serve clients across Canada’s most linguistically diverse communities, on site and remotely.
Calgary
Alberta appointments for national legal, insurance, and medical clients — commonly Punjabi, Tagalog, Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese.
Cambridge
Waterloo Region medical and legal settings — frequently Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, and Punjabi.
Edmonton
Capital-region Alberta healthcare, legal, and insurance — often Punjabi, Arabic, Spanish, Tigrinya, and Somali.
Ottawa
Government, public-service, and social-service accounts with bilingual English/French coverage — frequently Arabic, Spanish, Somali, and Mandarin.
Sault Ste. Marie
Northern Ontario healthcare and legal coverage, in person and by video — commonly Italian, Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin.
Toronto
Our founding city and home base. On-site and remote interpreting for the GTA’s hospitals, courts, and insurers — most often Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil, Punjabi, and Farsi.
Vancouver
West-coast hospital networks and law firms — deep Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Korean, and Tagalog capacity.
Waterloo
Regional healthcare, legal, and insurance interpreting — commonly Arabic, Spanish, Mandarin, and Punjabi.
Industries we support
We have built long-term relationships providing translation and professional interpreting services to high profile clients in key industry segments.
Insurance
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Legal
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Manufacturing
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Medical
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Social services
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Other industries
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Interpreting in 470+ spoken and signed languages for 55+ years
Located in the world’s most multicultural country, our Canadian interpreters help communicate across language barriers. We capture dialect and locale during intake and match the same or most widely understood variant — and we only assign pre-qualified linguists who have executed contracts.
All Languages’ CEO serves as a member of the board of the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA), and as President of the Ontario Council on Community Interpreting (OCCI).