Artificial intelligence is helping transform how the Government of Canada delivers services and supports public servants. As part of its broader digital transformation agenda, the government is leveraging secure, Canadian-made solutions to improve efficiency, strengthen productivity and deliver better results for Canadians.
Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced a major milestone for GCtranslate, the Government of Canada's secure AI-powered translation tool. Following a successful pilot involving seven departments and agencies, GCtranslate is now being deployed across the federal public service, supporting the implementation of the AI Strategy for the Federal Public Service.
GCtranslate provides fast, self-service translations for routine content, allowing public servants to work more efficiently while supporting the use of both official languages across government. The tool complements the expertise of the Translation Bureau, where professional translators continue to play a critical role in ensuring quality and supporting more complex translation requirements.
The expansion of GCtranslate demonstrates how the government is putting technology to work in practical ways that improve operations, reduce duplication and help public servants focus their time on higher-value work. By adopting a single solution across government, GCtranslate will help create efficiencies, strengthen collaboration between departments and ensure federal institutions have access to modern digital tools.
Since its initial launch in spring 2025, significant work has been undertaken to strengthen the platform, including improving usability, enhancing the quality of translations, and preparing the tool for deployment across a wide range of government systems. GCtranslate will continue to evolve as part of the government's commitment to building a modern, efficient and digitally enabled public service that delivers for Canadians.
