Nova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting

The Guidelines and Standards for Language Interpretation in Nova Scotia

“ Connecting Community Interpreting and Service Sectors” 

Background Information

2500 individuals (i.e. health, settlement community services sectors) receive language interpreting support annually

5000 interpreting services are delivered annually in Nova Scotia

Public demand for language interpretation services is expected to increase as Nova Scotia works to attract new immigrants

The Nova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting is a collective of stakeholders and partners who work on advancing the development of community interpreting in Nova Scotia

The work of the Coalition emphasizesthe importance of language interpretation as ahuman right to, effectively, compassionatelyand safely access publicly funded services

Members of the Coalition Access Language Services Inc. Association of Community Interpreters of Nova Scotia Association of Translators and Interpreters of Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness Francophone Immigration Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia IWK Nova Scotia Health Authority Nova Scotia Interpreting Services Nova Scotia Office of Immigration Nova Scotia Community College

The Guidelines and Standards for Language Interpretation in Nova Scotia

Developed by the Nova Scotia Coalition on Community Interpreting with the support of the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration

Launched at the Community Interpreting

Symposium in October 2014

The importance of language as a foundational part of Canadian society

The importance of language interpretation as equitable access to services

The importance of quality language interpretation that is essential to an equitable and inclusive Nova Scotia

The importance of understanding liabilities and risks for service-providing organizations

The Guidelines and Standards emphasize:

Reference and resource tool for all service sectors Outlined responsibilities of service providers and

interpreting providing services Standardized definitions in community

interpreting Outlined standards in community interpreting Evaluation tool for provision of services

Benefits of the Guidelines

The Guidelines and Standards for Language Interpretation in Nova Scotia is available on the NS Coalition Website

http://www.nscci.ca/