TC Translate is an internal artificial intelligence translation system developed by Transport Canada and deployed across the Government of Canada. The system uses machine translation technology trained on specialized government terminology databases (Termium and Logiterm) to automatically translate both free-text and documents between English and French. This system is currently in production and is used by Government of Canada employees for low-risk translation tasks.
The system is designed to improve translation quality and consistency while reducing the time and cost associated with professional translation services. By leveraging machine learning trained on official Canadian government bilingual resources, TC Translate aims to provide more reliable translations that require less post-translation editing. The system does not process personal information, making it suitable for internal administrative and operational translation needs.
This AI system is subject to transparency and accountability requirements. Government employees using the system should understand how the translations are generated and that while the system produces high-quality results for most content, some documents may still require professional human review, particularly for sensitive or high-stakes communications.
