--- title: Best Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Services in Montreal description: "Remote simultaneous interpreting services in Montreal: French and English parity, international congress needs, a 12-point checklist and the key venues." image: https://blog.apportugal.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_316760920%20(2).jpeg --- - [PT](https://blog.apportugal.com/pt?hsLang=en-gb) - [EN](https://blog.apportugal.com/en) - [ES](https://blog.apportugal.com/es?hsLang=en-gb) - [FR](https://blog.apportugal.com/fr?hsLang=en-gb) [![Logotipo-AP-Portugal-Fundos-Escuros](https://blog.apportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logotipo-AP-Portugal-Fundos-Escuros.png?width=200&height=160&name=Logotipo-AP-Portugal-Fundos-Escuros.png "Logotipo-AP-Portugal-Fundos-Escuros")](https://go.apportugal.com/en/) [Visit our Website](https://go.apportugal.com/en/) [Interpreting](https://blog.apportugal.com/en/tag/interpreting) # Best Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Services in Montreal By [AP | PORTUGAL](https://blog.apportugal.com/en/author/ap-portugal) [Back To Main Blog](https://blog.apportugal.com/en) ![](https://blog.apportugal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logomarca_square.png?height=100&name=logomarca_square.png) ###### AP | PORTUGAL [Remote simultaneous interpreting services](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/rsi-en/) in Montreal deliver live interpretation for congresses, conferences and corporate events, with interpreters working from professional hubs and each language transmitted on a separate channel to participants in the venue and online. The key takeaway is that Montreal combines a strong French-language framework with one of the busiest international congress calendars in the Americas, so interpretation between French and English is the baseline, and many events need several more languages on top of it. The service is relevant for international organisations, scientific and medical associations, aerospace, artificial intelligence and video game companies, universities, public bodies and organisers of international congresses. It is particularly valuable for events that must respect French-language requirements while welcoming delegates from around the world, and for hybrid programmes with participants across several continents. Organisers coming to Montreal from outside Quebec sometimes underestimate the importance of French, while local organisers may underestimate the range of other languages their international audiences need. This guide explains how remote simultaneous interpreting works, the local factors that shape planning, a checklist for evaluating providers and the venues most used for international events. ## **Summary** - How remote simultaneous interpreting services work and when video remote interpreting is more suitable. - Why Quebec's language framework and Montreal's international role shape interpretation needs. - A 12-point checklist for evaluating interpreting providers. - A worked example of an aviation conference with five languages.   ## **How Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Services Work** In a remote simultaneous interpreting set-up, the audio from the stage is sent to interpreters through a dedicated feed, and each language is broadcast on its own channel. Delegates in the hall listen through receivers or a mobile app, while online participants select their language on the streaming or meeting platform. For webinars and virtual meetings, platforms with built-in interpretation, including zoom interpretation services, can be used. For smaller and more interactive formats, [video remote interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/vri-en/) brings an interpreter directly into the call, often in consecutive mode. It suits interviews, negotiations, consultations and workshops, and it is often combined with remote simultaneous interpreting in the same programme.   ## **The Montreal Context** ### **A French-Speaking Metropolis** French is the official language of Quebec, and the Charter of the French Language, strengthened in 2022, sets expectations for the use of French in public life and business. For many events in Montreal, especially those involving public bodies or Quebec audiences, offering French on an equal footing with English is not optional. Interpreters must also be comfortable with Quebec French terminology and usage. ### **International Organisations** Montreal hosts the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization and the World Anti-Doping Agency, along with other international and non-governmental organisations. Official ICAO meetings use the organisation's own interpreting arrangements, but the related symposia, industry events and partner meetings require external providers, often in several of the languages used in international aviation. ### **Science, AI and Creative Industries** The city is a leading centre for artificial intelligence research, aerospace, life sciences and video games, and its universities and research institutes host scientific congresses throughout the year. These events bring delegates from Europe, Asia and Latin America and often require specialised interpreters. ### **Calendar and Climate** Montreal is consistently among the leading congress cities in the Americas. Spring, summer and autumn are the busiest periods, with festivals and major sporting events adding pressure on hotels. Winters are long and cold, which makes indoor connections, hybrid participation and remote interpretation particularly valuable.   ## **A 12-Point Checklist for Evaluating Interpreting Providers** This checklist reflects the expectations of Montreal events, where French-language quality, international language coverage and technical reliability all carry weight. It helps organisers compare proposals on the same basis. - Experienced French and English conference interpreters, familiar with Quebec usage. - Coverage of additional languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Portuguese, as required. - Subject expertise in aviation, health, AI, science or the event's field. - Equal quality across all channels, not only between English and French. - Two interpreters per language for sessions of meaningful length. - A defined audio path from the venue to the interpreters and back to the audience. - Integration with the venue's streaming and production systems. - A listening solution suited to the audience, from receivers to mobile apps. - A technician supervising all channels throughout the event. - Backup connections and contingency procedures for each link. - Confidentiality commitments for interpreters and technical staff. - An itemised proposal covering interpreters, platform, technical support and equipment. Providers that answer all 12 points with concrete examples are well placed to deliver events that meet both local expectations and international standards. Particular attention should be paid to the quality of French interpretation and to parity between channels.   ## **Example: An International Aviation Conference** Imagine a hypothetical aviation industry conference at the Palais des congrès de Montréal with 1,100 participants from airlines, manufacturers and regulators. Presentations are delivered in English and French, and the organiser adds Spanish, Arabic and Chinese channels for delegations from Latin America, the Middle East and Asia, giving five languages in total. Ten interpreters work in pairs from remote hubs, delegates listen through a mobile app and online participants select their channel on the streaming platform. Bilateral meetings between manufacturers and airline representatives are supported by video remote interpretation services during the breaks.   ## **Conference Centres and Event Venues in Montreal** Montreal's main event venues include a large congress centre in the downtown core, a major performing arts complex, a historic downtown hotel with extensive meeting facilities and the Olympic Park in the east of the city. AP | PORTUGAL has extensive experience supporting events in venues of this kind and in many other international destinations, providing remote simultaneous interpreting, video remote interpreting, audiovisual equipment rental, event management and accessibility solutions. Venues frequently used for congresses and corporate events include: - [Palais des congrès de Montréal](https://congresmtl.com/en/) - [Place des Arts](https://placedesarts.com/en) - [Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth](https://www.fairmont.com/queen-elizabeth-montreal/) - [Olympic Park](https://parcolympique.qc.ca/en/) The Palais des congrès hosts most of the city's large international congresses, while Place des Arts is used for prestigious events and ceremonies. Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, connected to the underground city, is a frequent choice for corporate conferences, and the Olympic Park offers large spaces for exhibitions and special events. Organisers looking for an official ranking of remote simultaneous interpreting services in Montreal will not find one, as no independent body evaluates providers for this purpose, and any list published online reflects only its author's criteria. The checklist above sets out the indicators a strong provider should be able to demonstrate.   ## **Mistakes to Avoid** A frequent mistake is treating French as a secondary channel, with less attention to quality or terminology. In Montreal, audiences notice immediately, and public or institutional partners may expect French to be fully equivalent to English. Another is planning only for English and French at international congresses where many delegates would participate more fully in Spanish, Arabic or Chinese. Technical shortcuts also cause problems, particularly when the interpretation feed is not tested with the venue's production team. Real time translation services based on AI can provide captions for accessibility, but they are not a reliable substitute for professional interpreters in scientific, regulatory or commercial sessions.   ## **ISO 23155 Certification and ESG Principles** AP | PORTUGAL is certified under ISO 23155, the international standard for conference interpreting services, which sets requirements for the organisation and delivery of interpreting assignments. The company also works according to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles, which are a distinctive part of its approach. ### **Environmental** Remote delivery reduces transatlantic and long-haul travel for interpreters, lowering the footprint of international congresses in Montreal. ### **Social** Providing French with full parity, alongside other international languages, ensures that local and international participants can contribute equally. ### **Governance** Confidentiality commitments, documented procedures and transparent proposals give organisers clarity and accountability throughout each project.   ## **How AP | PORTUGAL Supports Events in Montreal** Because remote simultaneous interpreting is delivered online, organisers in Montreal can work with a specialised provider wherever it is based. AP | PORTUGAL has around 30 years of experience and thousands of multilingual projects, with strong coverage of French and other European languages, managing interpreter selection, venue integration and live supervision. For events that need more than interpretation, the same team can provide audiovisual equipment rental, event management, an event website and accessibility solutions, integrating language access with the full production. Beyond human interpretation, AP | PORTUGAL offers [AI real-time translation](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/ai-real-time-translation) as an additional alternative for organisations in Montreal. It is designed for situations such as large online audiences, internal communications and accessibility needs, providing live translation in many languages, and it can be combined with professional interpreters within the same programme. Our most requested solutions include: - [Video Remote Interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/vri-en/) - [Remote Simultaneous Interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/rsi-en/) - [AI Real-Time Translation](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/ai-real-time-translation) - [AI Real-Time Subtitles](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/real-time-subtitles) - [Event Management](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/amplified-event-management/) - [Event Website Platform](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/events-platform/) - [Audiovisual Equipment Rental](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/equipment-rental/) [![GET FREE QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4506885/interactive-214197598804.png)](https://blog.apportugal.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKttIQbMmai0ABqcimUT4CCUFnLQN21CkdtE7Mt7Imo7NQCfAiQtzaET%2FeonmOQRRG2MS%2FHTrR%2FN2M%2FJTl4SivR22Mmaf9s6GTzBI3DLay%2BD6zCe07wKAN%2FblmlsoxE%2BtkXdJ%2FZWribIxHh1Jlp5A7e1AA755vZlDUGhHr3jjcX3yJCi1XXAEPyEt41p7aNCcNY0qpaJpyT7rHT9AGDpNM%3D&webInteractiveContentId=214197598804&portalId=4506885&hsLang=en-gb)     ## **How to Apply This in Practice** Start by establishing the French-language requirements that apply to your event, particularly if public bodies, Quebec partners or local audiences are involved. Then use registration data to identify the international languages your delegates need. Coordinate with the venue's technical team on the interpretation feed, listening solution and streaming integration, and plan a technical rehearsal before the opening. Share presentations, abstracts and terminology with interpreters once the assignment is confirmed, especially for scientific and technical sessions. For recurring congresses, keep the same interpreting teams where possible and build glossaries that reflect both international and Quebec-specific terminology.   ## **Frequently Asked Questions** ### **Is French interpretation required for events in Montreal?** It depends on the event, but French is expected in many contexts, especially those involving public bodies or Quebec audiences, and offering it improves participation and acceptance. ### **Can interpreters work with Quebec French terminology?** Yes. Experienced interpreters adapt to Quebec usage and terminology, which is important for local audiences. ### **Do ICAO-related events need their own interpreters?** Official ICAO meetings use the organisation's own arrangements, while symposia, side events and partner meetings generally require external interpretation. ### **How is the cost of remote simultaneous interpreting services calculated?** It depends on the number of languages, the duration, the number of interpreters, the platform and the technical support required. ### **Can the interpretation be integrated with the Palais des congrès systems?** Yes. The interpretation feed can be connected to the venue's audio system, serving delegates in the halls and participants online. ### **Do delegates need receivers?** Not necessarily. A mobile app is often used, with receivers available where preferred. ### **When is video remote interpreting a better choice?** For meetings with a small number of participants who need to interact directly, video remote interpreting is generally more practical.   ## **Conclusion** Montreal's French-language framework, international organisations and strong congress calendar make professional interpretation a core part of event planning. Remote simultaneous interpreting allows organisers to provide French, English and other languages with equal quality, while video remote interpreting supports the meetings around each event. With around 30 years of experience and thousands of projects delivered, AP | PORTUGAL supports organisations in Montreal with remote simultaneous interpreting services, video remote interpreting and integrated event solutions. To plan interpretation for your next congress or corporate event, contact the AP | PORTUGAL team and request a proposal tailored to your programme.   [![GET FREE QUOTE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4506885/interactive-214197598804.png)](https://blog.apportugal.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKttIQbMmai0ABqcimUT4CCUFnLQN21CkdtE7Mt7Imo7NQCfAiQtzaET%2FeonmOQRRG2MS%2FHTrR%2FN2M%2FJTl4SivR22Mmaf9s6GTzBI3DLay%2BD6zCe07wKAN%2FblmlsoxE%2BtkXdJ%2FZWribIxHh1Jlp5A7e1AA755vZlDUGhHr3jjcX3yJCi1XXAEPyEt41p7aNCcNY0qpaJpyT7rHT9AGDpNM%3D&webInteractiveContentId=214197598804&portalId=4506885&hsLang=en-gb)   **ABOUT US** [AP | PORTUGAL](https://go.apportugal.com/en) operates as a Language Solutions Integrator (LSI) specialising in video remote interpreting and remote simultaneous interpreting for corporate, institutional and multilingual conferences, integrating language services, communication technologies, real-time AI translation and audiovisual solutions for onsite, hybrid and digital events. Working with multidisciplinary teams across technical, linguistic and audiovisual areas, AP | PORTUGAL covers not only interpreting and real-time translation, but also technical coordination, audiovisual integration, accessibility and operational support tailored to each event format. AP | PORTUGAL develops professional, tailored solutions across the areas of: [VRI - Video Remote Interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/vri-en/), [Remote Simultaneous Interpreting](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/rsi-en/), [AI Real-Time Translation](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/ai-real-time-translation), [AI Real-Time Subtitles](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/real-time-subtitles), [Event Management](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/amplified-event-management/), [Event Website Platform](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/events-platform/), [Audiovisual Equipment Rental](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/equipment-rental/), [Translation](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/translation/)  and AI Content Production and [Generative Engine Optimization](https://go.apportugal.com/pages/en/generative-engine-optimization-en). With offices in Lisbon and Porto, it is the only Portuguese company certified by both International Quality Standards ISO 17100, ISO 18587 and ISO 23155.  AP PORTUGAL includes the [Artiga Center - European Centre for Amplified Events](https://www.artigacenter.apportugal.com/?lang=en) -, a facility which offers all equipment necessary for any type of event, be it hybrid, face-to-face or digital, besides being equipped for face-to-face or digital [Team Building](https://www.artigacenter.apportugal.com/team-building?lang=en) activities. You can also follow us on social media: **[Facebook](https://pt-pt.facebook.com/apportugal.pt/), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-junior-/),** **[Twitter](https://twitter.com/APPORTUGAL)** and **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ap.portugal).** ## Author’s Note [Mário Júnior](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/) has around 30 years of experience coordinating simultaneous interpretation, conference interpreting and multilingual communication projects for corporate, institutional and international events. At A AP | PORTUGAL, he combines extensive interpreting expertise with technical know-how in event production, communication technologies and audiovisual integration. Throughout his career, he has supported thousands of onsite, hybrid and digital events, helping organisations eliminate language barriers, improve communication accessibility and ensure operational reliability in complex multilingual environments. --- ### Disclaimer *This article reflects an informational perspective on the remote interpretation and multilingual event communication sector, based on common industry practices and recognised evaluation criteria. A AP | PORTUGAL is referenced as a specialist provider within this context, however each organisation should assess its own specific requirements, compare providers and validate technical solutions before making a decision.* *For organisations wishing to explore additional market references, there are international associations, specialist directories and professional platforms dedicated to conference interpreting, simultaneous interpretation and language services. 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