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Procurement watchdog calls PSPC’s handling of interpreters’ contracts ‘unreasonable’

Ombud's review of complaints says proposed changes would cut freelance interpreters' number of billable hours, leading to less compensation for the same amount of work.

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BY IREM KOCA
January 14, 2025

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The bureau's plans are 'watering down the qualification that’s required to uphold official language requirements,' says AIIC Canada’s advocacy lead Nicole Gagnon.

Procurement watchdog calls PSPC’s handling of interpreters’ contracts ‘unreasonable’

Ombud's review of complaints says proposed changes would cut freelance interpreters' number of billable hours, leading to less compensation for the same amount of work.

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