Language and Cultural Expo

Able Translations
Booth #512
www.abletranslations.com
An ISO 9001:2008 registered and EN 15038 certified interpreting and translation company dedicated to providing reliable, specialized language services. Over 2,000 professionals are available 24/7 to provide over 100 languages/dialects.

Access Alliance Multicultural and Community Services
Booth #613
www.accessalliance.ca
Access Alliance works to promote health & well being and improve access to services for immigrants and refugees in GTA. We provide consecutive interpretation and document translation. Our interpreters all receive a minimum of 70 hours core training on Community Interpretation and are required to complete a course in Medical Terminology. Some of our interpreters are internationally trained and also hold certificates in court interpreting.

Afghan Post
Booth #718
www.afghanpost.com
Afghan Post newspaper is publishing in 4 languages (Pashto – Dari – English & French) since 1999. Publishing books, calendar and post cards.

All Languages Ltd.
Official Translating Company for the National Language & Cultural Expo 2010
Booth #417
www.alllanguages.com
Contact All Languages for Certified Translations and Interpretations. Since 1971, individuals and businesses from every industry have entrusted us. We offer fast free quotes, services in over 120 languages, and are ISO 9001 registered.

AILIA – Association de l’industrie de la langue / Language Industry Association
Booth #618
www.ailia.ca
The mission of AILIA is to promote and increase the competitiveness of the Canadian language industry nationally and internationally through advocacy, accreditation and information sharing.

Association of Hispanic-Canadian Teachers
Booth #
www.profesoreshispanos.ca
The Association of Hispanic-Canadian Teachers/Asociación de Profesores Hispano-Canadienses, is a non for profit professional organisation incorporated in 2004 in Ontario. It coordinates annual professional development activities for teachers including conferences, language contests, award ceremonies, and Hispanic Heritage Month commemorations every April. It also sponsors additional services, participates in forums, conferences and media events, and provides on-going representation and advocacy for Spanish-speaking educators, students, and community members presently living in Canada.

Bulgarian Horizons
Booth #716
www.bulgarianhorizons.com
Bul-Can Horizons – publisher of Bulgarian Horizons newspaper, Bulgarian Horizons radio program and Canadian–Bulgarian Business Directory promote multiculturalism among the Bulgarian community in Canada. We provide translation and interpreting services, as well as useful information and assistance for newcomers.

Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)
Booth #604
www.cpfont.on.ca
Canadian Parents for French is a national network of volunteers dedicated to the promotion and creation of French Second-Language learning opportunities for young Canadians. Founded in 1977, the organization has grown to over 26,000 members today.

CTTIC – Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council
Booth #413
www.cttic.org
The Canadian Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters Council, generally recognized as the national body representing professional translators, interpreters and terminologists, contributes to high quality inter-language and intercultural communication.

Central Agency for German Schools Abroad – Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA)
Booth #517
www.auslandsschulwesen.de/fachberatung
Consulting German Language Schools and teachers, administration of German Language exams (German Language Diploma A2, B1, B2, C1)

The Centre for Education & Training
Booth #615
www.tcet.com
The Centre for Education & Training is a not for profit, progressive corporation with locations throughout Peel and the GTA. We enhance the self sufficiency and effectiveness of individuals and organizations by offering customized education, training and career resource solutions. Empowering clients, Centre for Education & Training provides opportunities that enhance career development and personal growth.

The Children’s French Bookstore
Booth #712
www.childrenfrenchbookstore.com
We are teachers who help parents, teachers and students find the best French resources. We work with librarians in French immersion schools by bringing books into the school for all teachers to help in the selection. We are open by appointment to meet specific one on one needs of our clients. We support The French Teachers’ Network, a group of French teachers who meet % times a school year for tell and share as well as excellent make and take workshops . We offer workshops for parents with children beginning French Immersion.

College Boreal
Booth #608
Collège Boréal is one of the 24 Community Colleges of Ontario since 1995. It is a non-profit public institution. The Collège offers post secondary studies, continuing education, apprenticeship programs, employment services and language training

Consulate General of Japan
Booth #617
www.toronto.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/english/english.htm
The Japan Information Centre takes part in a wide variety of arts and cultural events, organizes exchanges and provides information to schools, libraries and anyone interested in learning more about Japan. The Information Centre also works closely with such organizations as the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre and the Japan Foundation. The Information Centre also administers the Japanese Government (Monbusho) Scholarships, as well as the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program in Ontario.

The Epoch Times
Booth #518
www.TheEpochTimes.com
Shen Yun Performing Arts brings to life classical Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colourful and exhilarating show. January 13 – 16, 2011, Sony Centre. Visit www.TorShow.com for details.

ESL Shop
Booth #515
We supply resources for teaching and learning the English language. Staffed by experienced teachers, we’ll help you select the best resource for your situation. Service available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Tagalog.

French for the Future
Booth #606
www.french-future.org
French for the Future promotes Canada’s official bilingualism and the immediate and lifelong benefits of learning and communicating in French to students from grades 7 to 12 across Canada.

Goethe-Institut Toronto
Booth#519
www.goethe.de/toronto
As the official German cultural centre, the Goethe-Institut Toronto offers:
. language classes and exams
. teacher training seminars
. cultural events in partnership with Canadian counterparts
. a contemporary library collection

Halton Catholic District School Board – Continuing Education Services
Booth #415
www.mertoncentre.com
Classes in Oakville: 905-849-7555; Burlington: 905-632-5858 and Milton: hamk@hcdsb.org
The Halton Catholic District School Board provides English as a Second Language and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada. (ESL and LINC). For additional information visit www.mertoncentre.com

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning – Liberal Arts and Sciences, English Language Centre, Continuing Education
Booth #501
www.humber.ca
Full and part-time academic and professional English programs for non-native speakers who want to improve their communication skills for entry into college or university programs, or for further professional development.

ILEA – International Languages Educators’ Association Ontario
Booth #614
www.ilea.ca
ILEA (International Languages Educators’ Association) is committed to promoting multilingualism and global perspectives through the promotion of good practices in language learning and global learning opportunities.

Judith Hart
Booth #707
www.hartbox1.zoomshare.com
Multicultural communication and the meanings that people or objects convey is a very interesting and intriguing mental journey for me as an artist. I invite you to this exciting, visual-mental journey to witness how piece by piece a new history is born and stories evolve from the interaction between these lovely found objects from the various cultures, geography & time.

JVS Toronto
Booth #621
www.jvstoronto.org
JVS Toronto’s mission is to be an outstanding provider of services for achieving success at school and at work.

Language Advantage Inc.
Booth #509
www.language-advantage.com
Since 1999 Language Advantage Inc. has been providing quality Business Language & Cultural Coaching in French, English, Spanish and Mandarin for corporations & individuals across Canada, in both private and group settings. We customize all our programs to reach your language objectives.

Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Global Experience Ontario
Booth #503
www.ontarioimmigration.ca
Describe services or products you provide (up to 30 words): Global Experience Ontario (GEO) is an access centre that provides information and assistance for internationally trained individuals. We can help you find out how to qualify for licensure and registration in a non-health regulated profession in Ontario.

Multi-Languages Corporation
Booth #616
www.multi-languages.com
High quality language solutions for your global audience.
Professional Translation and Interpreting Services in all languages
Certified by:
CAN CGSB 131.10-2008 (Canadian Standard for Translation Services), ON 15038 (European Standards for Translation Services), AILIA-NSGCIS (Canadian Standard for Community Interpreting Services)

MCIS – Multilingual Community Interpreter Services
Booth #619
www.mcis.on.ca
MCIS is a Non-Profit Organization that provides professional interpretation, translation & audio/video transcription, and training & language testing. With over 1000 professional interpreters and translators in over 100 languages, we create value by offering a variety of high quality products that balance the need for responsiveness with cost to over hundreds of public and social service organizations across Canada.

Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
Booth #600 and 602
www.ocol-clo.gc.ca
The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages has the mandate to oversee the implementation of the Official Languages Act, protect the language rights of Canadians and promote linguistic duality and bilingualism in Canada.

Orion Assessment Services of Canada Inc.
Booth #618
www.orioncan.com
Orion is a 3rd party audit firm providing audit and certification to EN15038, CGSB-131.10 and Community Interpretation Services as well as the accreditation for language programs.

Salam Toronto
Booth #408
www.salamtoronto.ca
Salam Toronto is a bilingual (Persian-English) weekly newspaper for the Iranian-Canadian community of Southern Ontario. Salam Toronto was the first ethnic (non-English, non-French) newspaper to join the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA).

Talent Oyster
Booth #402
TalentOyster is something different. TalentOyster is a diversity portal driven by community. We speak to the smart, passionate and driven people of different cultures and backgrounds by:
• Providing career opportunities to our members on our interactive TalentOyster Job Board in their own language
• Offering our members a trustworthy and reliable source of information about all aspects of being Canadian
• Engaging both newcomers and long-time Canadians of diversity to share and interact on our forum and interactive service platform

TELL ME MORE
Booth #513
www.tellmemore.com
TELL ME MORE offers language learning software for educational institutions, businesses and consumers. Our software program is engaging, easy to use and offers experience interacting with native speakers.

Thompson Language Center
Booth #419
www.thompsonlanguagecenter.com
TLC provides courses, materials and events for Speaking English based on the revolutionary textbook English is Stupid that includes a fun and easy new tool – the English Phonetic Alphabet.

Toronto Catholic District School Board
Booth #514
www.tcdsb.org
The Toronto Catholic District School Board, through The International Languages Program provides students with the opportunity to learn another language and culture. Instruction in twenty-two languages is offered, at various locations, either through Extended Day or After Hours. At present 28,000 students are enrolled.

Toronto Mandarin School
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Toronto Public Library
Booth #505
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
Through our 99 branches and website, Toronto Public Library provides a wide range of print and online collections, cultural and educational programs, and services that support the city’s diverse communities.

Tuteurs of Toronto and Voilà Community Help
Booth #714
www.TofT.ca
TofT (Tuteurs of Toronto) is a French tutoring service offered from your home, specializing in French Immersion Programs. This one-on-one homework support service was developed by teachers from France and Canada.

YouAreSpecial.com
Booth #612
www.youarespecial.com
YouAreSpecial.com is a Canadian bookstore specializing in dual language and multicultural children’s books. Our award-winning resources cover over 60 languages and 50 cultures from publishers located throughout the world. We offer books, dictionaries, multilingual audio CDs, interactive literacy CDs, and multilingual posters.