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President’s Message

I am excited to announce a new partnership between the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA) and the Association of Translation Companies (ATC), which represents the interests of language service companies in the UK and internationally. This collaboration builds on CLIA's commitment to increasing visibility and networking opportunities for our members. More importantly, it paves the way for valuable knowledge sharing, allowing us to exchange best practices, industry insights, and innovative solutions to the challenges we face.

We have invited ATC members to join us at WorldSpeak 2025 in Montreal on April 16, immediately following GALA 2025 (April 13–15). This is an excellent opportunity to expand professional networks and enhance industry knowledge. Attendees who register for both events will enjoy exclusive discounted member rates.

A special thanks to Chantal Kamgne for her invaluable assistance in making this partnership possible. The support and collaboration of our members drive our growth and success!

For more information about CLIA, our mission, and how to get involved, please visit our website or reach out directly.

Peter Madahian

President

Canadian Language Industry Association

Message du président

Je suis ravi d’annoncer un nouveau partenariat entre l’Association canadienne de l’industrie de la langue (ACIL) et l’Association of Translation Companies (ATC), qui représente les intérêts des entreprises de services linguistiques au Royaume-Uni et à l’international. Cette collaboration s’appuie sur l’engagement de l’ACIL à accroître la visibilité et les possibilités de réseautage pour nos membres. Plus important encore, elle ouvre la voie à la mise en commun de connaissances précieuses, nous permettant d’échanger sur les pratiques exemplaires, les perspectives de l’industrie et des solutions novatrices aux défis auxquels nous sommes confrontés.

Nous avons invité les membres de l’ATC à se joindre à nous à WorldSpeak 2025 à Montréal le 16 avril, immédiatement après le GALA 2025 (du 13 au 15 avril). Il s’agit d’une excellente occasion d’élargir vos réseaux professionnels et d’améliorer vos connaissances de l’industrie. Les participants qui s’inscrivent aux deux événements bénéficieront de tarifs réduits exclusifs aux membres.

Nous remercions particulièrement Chantal Kamgne pour son aide inestimable dans la réalisation de ce partenariat. Le soutien et la collaboration de nos membres alimentent notre croissance et notre succès!

Pour plus de renseignements sur l’ACIL, notre mission et la façon de vous impliquer, veuillez visiter notre site Web ou communiquer avec nous directement.

Peter Madahian 

Président

Association canadienne de l’industrie de la langue

A Commonwealth Alliance: ATC Partners with CLIA

A message from Raisa McNab, CEO, Association of Translation Companies (ATC) 

The ATC is coming together with the Canadian Language Industry Association (CLIA), to form a Commonwealth alliance – a partnership of two strong national associations sharing the same mission: to act as the voice of language service companies and to promote the value of language services, translation and interpreting.

The Canadian Language Industry Association – Association canadienne de l’industrie de la langue is the national not-for-profit trade association of the language industry in Canada, working in collaboration with its language service company members, academia, language professionals, standards organisations, technology providers, research institutions, entities in all levels of government, buyers of language services, and other associations in the language sector.

Operating in a diverse geographical and linguistic landscape, and within Canada’s bilingual society, CLIA gives its members a unified voice for domestic advocacy and to help to promote growth in a global competitive marketplace.

CLIA’s President Peter Madahian is excited about the new partnership: “In a very rapidly changing global economic and political landscape, alliances and cooperation with strong industry partners are essential. Canada and Canadian businesses are looking towards the UK and the EU for opportunities for trade, and Europe is looking to forge new connections within the Canadian market. This is where language service companies with connections on both sides of the Atlantic can play a significant role in breaking down cultural and language barriers.”

The ATC’s newly-elected Chair Corinne Saynor Smith echoes the sentiment: “It’s a total no-brainer for our two prominent national associations to come together. CLIA and the ATC share the same values around building our professional communities, promoting the value of language services, and looking boldly into the future. While our language-related legislative frameworks are very different, the language services industry itself is very similar, with small companies forming the backbone of the industry. We look forward to working with CLIA on initiatives ranging from cross-Atlantic trade to industry standards, and beyond.”

WORLDSPEAK 2025

NEW PARTNERSHIP

We have just cemented a new partnership with the Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA). This collaboration marks an important step toward strengthening international ties and fostering knowledge exchange between African and Canadian language service providers.

We look forward to the opportunities this collaboration will bring. Stay tuned for more in our next newsletter! 

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