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Provide feedback on activities from Phase 1

We are working on several activities during phase 1. Some of it includes a:

  • feasibility study for simultaneous interpretation service for Government of Yukon;
  • gap analysis of Government of Yukon’s bilingual communications capacity and practices; and
  • jurisdictional scan of bilingual communications practices in public administrations.

Below is an opportunity to add some initial thoughts on each topic. We will use your feedback to help the work of each topic.

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Feasibility study

Interpretation services generally fall into two main categories:

  • consecutive interpretation, where the speaker pauses periodically to allow interpretation into the other language; and
  • simultaneous interpretation, where interpretation is provided in real time while the speaker is speaking, typically through specialized equipment or remote interpretation platforms.

As demand for bilingual services grows, there may be opportunities to expand the use of simultaneous interpretation across government. This feasibility study will explore what it would take to strengthen simultaneous interpretation capacity across government. We want to understand the current state, identify opportunities and challenges, and assess the operational, technological, governance, resource, financial and service delivery considerations that would support a sustainable approach.

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Gap analysis

Communications today are more complex than ever. As expectations evolve, so does the need to ensure Yukoners can access government information and services in French.

We know departments have developed their own practices and ways of supporting bilingual communications over time. This work will:

  • help us better understand what's happening across government;
  • uncover successful approaches;
  • identify gaps and risks; and
  • explore opportunities to strengthen how we work together to meet the needs of the public.

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Jurisdictional scan

Good ideas don't have to start from scratch. This jurisdictional scan will explore how other jurisdictions support bilingual communications and what we can learn from their experiences.

Our goal is to identify practical solutions, innovative approaches, and lessons learned that can help strengthen bilingual communications across the Yukon government. We'll also look at tools, frameworks and best practices that could be adapted for use in the Yukon, whether for everyday communications, emerging issues or emergency situations.

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