Could new rules worsen an interpreter shortage in Parliament?

New Rules May Exacerbate Interpreter Shortage in Parliament

A recent survey suggests that freelance interpreters are less likely to work on Parliament Hill due to new procurement rules set to take effect in 2026.

The federal government may face a labour crisis with its freelance interpreters, potentially stalling some parliamentary business, according to an interpreters' association.

Freelance interpreters are "disappointed" in the new procurement rules.

Author's summary: New procurement rules may worsen interpreter shortage.

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Ottawa Citizen Ottawa Citizen — 2025-10-16

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