Expert Language Interpreting & Translation Services for Government, Unions, NGOs, and Events Across Canada
Interpreting & Translation Services for Government, Unions, NGOs, and Events Across Canada
From interpreters to equipment and consulting, UNLS handles it all – in over 50 language combinations. Led by professional linguists, we help governments, unions, NGOs, and event planners communicate across languages clearly and confidently.
"UN Language Services has provided simultaneous interpretation services for CCAT’s virtual events for the past five years. Brian Bickford and his team are highly professional and the quality of their work is second-to-none."
Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals
The one-stop-shop for all your language needs
From high-stakes interpreting to seamless equipment rental and expert consulting, our comprehensive language services are designed to support every stage of your multilingual event or project.
Translation for Government and Organizations
Professional translation services for government agencies, nonprofits, unions, and other organizations across Canada.
Learn more →Certified Translation
Certified translations of official documents for immigration, legal, academic, and other formal purposes.
Learn more →Multilingual Event Support
Complete language support for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, from interpreters and equipment to captioning.
Learn more →Interpreting (Remote & On-site)
UN-accredited interpreters for conferences, meetings, and events, remote or in person.
Learn more →ASL & LSQ Interpreting
Professional interpreting in American Sign Language (ASL), Quebec Sign Language (LSQ), and other sign languages for meetings, events, and appointments.
Learn more →Interpretation Equipment Rental
Professional-grade equipment delivered, set up, and supported by our in-house team.
Learn more →Language Consulting
Strategic guidance to ensure inclusive, effective multilingual communication.
Learn more →Closed Captioning & Transcription
Live or recorded captions and transcripts that meet accessibility and quality standards.
Learn more →Testimonials
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I would whole-heartedly recommend Brian Bickford. In fact we ONLY use him for our SI needs. We have even flown him overseas to accompany us for conferences and provide interpretation services. He is completely dependable, accurate and FLEXIBLE…
Stephanie Lockhart
Executive Director
Canadian Superior Court Judges Association -
[Their] translation services are the best, Brian exceeds our own expectations and we look forward to a long and happy relationship with him. He is now a Steelworker and now we’re making every effort to make him a railroader.
John Dinnery, Former President
USW Local 2004 -
UN Language Services has provided simultaneous interpretation services for CCAT’s virtual events for the past five years. Brian Bickford and his team are highly professional and the quality of their work is second-to-none.
Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals
Improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Communicate effectively and reach a wider audience
Bridge divisions of your organization working in different languages
Meet regulated language requirements
Break down language barriers
Why Choose UNLS?
We’re a one-stop shop
Interpreting, translation, consulting, and equipment — all under one roof.
Founded by a linguist
Our CEO is a trained interpreter, not just an operator.
No middlemen
We own and operate our own equipment.
Public-sector focused
We understand the unique needs of unions, government bodies, and NGOs.
Human-first communication
Every service is shaped by real-world language expertise.
Why get lost in translation when you can be found in Interpretation?
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