Ensuring Canadian Language Compliance with AI Translation

Webinar Summary

This webinar, hosted by the Smartcat Team, focuses on leveraging AI translation to meet Canadian language compliance requirements. Colman Murphy introduces insights from industry leaders Carrie Fisher and Wada'a Fahel, sharing their extensive experience in localization and compliance strategies.

Carrie Fisher's Experience
Representing Subway, Carrie shared her journey managing bilingual compliance in Canada, particularly following the implementation of Bill 96. She emphasized the importance of localizing guest-facing content (like websites, apps, and signage) and internal training materials. Carrie also highlighted Subway’s practices for translating legal contracts and maintaining terminology consistency, illustrating how AI tools can streamline these processes.

Wada'a Fahel's Experience
Wada'a, with a background at Harley-Davidson and Zendesk and currently at Tag, provided insights into the challenges and successes of implementing AI-driven translation solutions in diverse corporate environments. She underscored the need for tailoring solutions to fit organizational needs while ensuring compliance with legal frameworks.

Webinar Highlights

1. Strategies for ensuring compliance with Canadian bilingual laws, including Bill 96.

2. The role of AI in improving translation accuracy and efficiency.

3. Case studies from Subway and Harley-Davidson demonstrating real-world applications.

4. Tips on managing terminology and avoiding common localization pitfalls.

5. Interactive Q&A session with practical advice for businesses.