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Language Services

Language Services provides French and English language support to staff for University official communications. 
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Translation

We create a version of your document in the other official language.
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Editing

We look at grammar, spelling, style and readability — recommended for all new documents.
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Proofreading

We look for errors and typos — usually on a document already edited — as a final check.

High visibility documents for the University or broader community. Examples include:  

  • Press releases  

  • Group emails  

  • Social media posts   

  • Program and enrolment brochures and websites  

  • Policies and guides  

  • Reports  

  • High-traffic web pages  

Please note that documents used for research, teaching material or individual employee files are not considered official communications.   

Not sure if your document qualifies? Email us.  

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Timeline

Please allow at least one business day per 1,000 words for translation (per 3,000 words for editing). If your request is urgent (documents responding to a sudden, unforeseen situation) we will do our very best to assist you.
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Contact us

Language Services

Tabaret Hall 
550 Cumberland
Ottawa ON 
K1N 6N5 
Canada 

[email protected]