Introduction to legal translation: Canada’s constitution, judicial system and legislation, and applicable translation problems (SFE-264)
This workshop is offered in English only and is reserved for people translating or revising French-to-English texts. For the equivalent course in French, please consult Initiation à la traduction juridique : Connaissances générales et problèmes fréquents – Volet I (SFE-164) [offered in French only].
- Category
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Professional training
- Description
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We will discuss the Constitution of Canada and certain related terms, the Canadian legal system and how to translate legal citations and terms such as tribunal, juge, arbitre, droit autochtone and article in various contexts.
Language professionals with no legal training who are called upon to translate or revise texts with legal content will have the opportunity to see things in context and acquire knowledge.
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Specialists in translation or revision (French to English)
- Prerequisite
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You must already be involved in translating or revising French-to-English texts.
- Language
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The workshop is given in English; however, you are welcome to use the official language of your choice.
- Learning objectives
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At the end of the workshop, you will:
- have a basic knowledge of Canada’s legal and judicial systems
- be able to find solutions to certain legal translation problems
- be familiar the main sources and resources to consult for translating legal documents
- Dates and length
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Please consult the directory and schedule of Translation Bureau courses.
- Seat allocation
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Maximum of 12
The Translation Bureau reserves the right to cancel this activity unless there are at least 6 registrations.
- Course fee
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$345 (free of charge for Translation Bureau employees)
20% discount for members of a recognized professional association. Please send proof of certification, such as a photo of your membership card, to btformation.tbtraining@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.
- Registration
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To register for this workshop, please consult the Translation Bureau course registration procedure and form.
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