Bilingual Requirement Options

Speakers Bureau of Canada Bilingual Speakers & Options

We are committed to recruiting bilingual speakers for organizations that require or prefer a bilingual presenter.
As we represent speakers who have different skill levels presenting in French.
Below are different options available to organizations to meet a bilingual requirement for each audience and event type.
Please review and let us know if you have questions about any approach to the bilingual requirement option.

Option A: Bilingual Speaker Presents One Presentation in Both Languages

Approach: Single presentation delivered in both English and French.
Materials: Speaker-provided slides for pre-event translation.
Accessibility: Live transcription with captions in both languages via MS Teams, team member, or third-party service.
Cost: Most cost-effective strategy.
Timeline: Minimum of 30 days advised; achievable within this timeframe with the right speaker.
Bilingual Content: You will require a speaker who has content prepared in both languages.

Option B: Bilingual Speaker Presents One Presentation in English with Q&A in French

Approach: Presentation in English, with French translation.
Materials: Speaker-provided slides for pre-event translation.
Accessibility: Live transcription with captions in both languages.
Interactivity: Speaker capable of managing Q&A in both languages.
Cost: Little to no extra fees.
Timeline: Minimum of 30 days advised. This can be achieved within this timeframe with the right bilingual speaker.
Bilingual Content: Some speakers are fully bilingual, but their content is not prepared in French. They may require more time to prepare the content in both languages.

Option C: Unilingual Speaker with French Transcription/Translation

Approach: Presentation in English, with French translation.
Materials: Speaker-provided slides for pre-event translation.
Accessibility: Live transcription with captions in both languages.
Interactivity: Q&A moderated by a bilingual individual.
Cost: Little to no extra fees.
Timeline: Minimum of 30 days advised. This can be achieved within this timeframe with the right bilingual speaker.
Bilingual Content: Some speakers are fully bilingual, but their content is not prepared in French. They may require more time to prepare the content in both languages.

Option D: Speaker Presents Two Separate Presentations in Both Languages

Approach: Separate presentations – one in English and one in French.
Timing: Ideally conducted on the same day to minimize costs.
Same Day Fee: Speaker Fee + Additional Session Fee (e.g. $5000 + $2000)
Two Separate Day Fee: Speaker Fee + Discounted Speaker Fee (e.g. $5000 + $4000)
Cost: Most expensive option due to additional costs.
Timeline: Minimum of 30 days advised. This can be achieved within this timeframe with the right bilingual speaker.
Bilingual Content: Some speakers are fully bilingual, but their content is not prepared in French. They may require more time to prepare the content in both languages.

Important Information

Indigenous Speakers and French Proficiency: It’s notable that Indigenous speakers may rarely speak French, which is a critical factor in speaker selection for certain events. If you have any names for us please send our way!
Intellectual Property (IP) Rights: The Speakers Bureau of Canada respects and maintains the IP rights of the speakers. You have established a system ensuring that speakers retain ownership and control over their content and slides, while also granting necessary access for translation purposes. This is crucial in maintaining both legal compliance and the integrity of the speaker’s work.