As part of the Government of Canada's digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a central role in modernizing public service operations. By improving efficiency, productivity and service quality, AI enables public servants to focus on high-impact work that delivers better outcomes for Canadians.
Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, announced the launch of GCtranslate, an AI prototype for official languages translation.
Developed by the Translation Bureau at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), GCtranslate is the first flagship project of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The tool will initially be piloted in 6 federal departments and agencies, with the objective of preparing for a government-wide implementation.
GCtranslate stands out by its secure, Canadian-based infrastructure and its adaptability to the federal public service. Drawing on the Translation Bureau's extensive bilingual dataset, it incorporates government terminology as well as Canada's cultural and linguistic realities. This innovation complements the Translation Bureau's specialized services by providing instant translations for texts that do not require linguistic expertise.
As a single solution across government, GCtranslate will generate economies of scale and reinforce the use of both official languages within the public service. It demonstrates the government's commitment to modernizing the public service through secure, efficient and Canadian-based innovative digital tools.
