Canadian Hearing Services - Northern Ontario - Sign Language Interpreting Services

Emergency Interpretation Services: urgent@chs.ca

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Sign Language Interpreting Services

Thunder Bay

1-866-518-0000

416-712-6637

Fax: 1-833-842-4255

interpreting@chs.ca

www.chs.ca/

Directions

Pre-booked interpreting services Mon-Thu 8 am-8 pm; Fri 8 am-5 pm

Emergency Interpretation Services Mon-Sun 24 hours

Application

Call, email, submit the online form or use Teams Video (ASL/LSQ): CHS/SCO
Submit requests 1-2 weeks in advance to ensure interpreter availability

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals or agencies who require interpretation services
Emergency Interpretation Services: Individuals who are faced with sudden, unforeseen crises that requires immediate attention

Fees

Service

Languages

English

Language Notes

Langue des Signes Québécoises (LSQ)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Provides American Sign Language (ASL) - English interpretation services across Ontario

Provides la langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) - French interpretation services in Ottawa and Sudbury

Offers on-site or video remote interpreting (VRI) services

Offers pre-booked daytime and emergency interpretation services

Will provide interpreters for various situations, including:

Job interviews
Medical appointments
Business meeting
Giving evidence in court
Arranging a mortgage
In crisis in a hospital, shelter, or police station

Last Updated: Dec 9, 2025: Suggest an edit

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