The Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA) is Canada’s national not-for-profit trade association dedicated to the language sector.

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About Our Association

As the unified voice of the industry, CLIA represents and works to advance the interests of language service providers, organizations and professionals across the country, enhancing competitiveness both domestically and on the global stage. 

Our trade association’s core membership consists of Canadian language service companies of all sizes, with other membership categories available to those who want the benefits of being CLIA members.

Through focused advocacy, rigorous accreditation, and dynamic knowledge-sharing, CLIA empowers the Canadian language industry to remain innovative and collaborative. 

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By joining CLIA, you are helping to build a stronger, more innovative, and globally competitive industry. Whether you are a service provider, academic institution, government partner, or individual language professional, CLIA offers a platform to connect, collaborate, and make an impact. 

Together, we ensure Canada’s language industry continues to thrive and grow. 

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