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Al Daigen

  • B.A., French and Italian Language and Literature, McGill University
  • Master of Arts, French to English Translation, Monterey Institute of International Studies

Areas of expertise: Health, natural and social sciences; arts, culture and marketing communications

With over 40 years in the business, Al is one of Canada’s top translators working from French to English. He offers unparalleled expertise in translation of scientific journal articles, peer reviews and outreach materials, as well as web sites, press releases, speeches and any other cultural and marketing communications that require style and punch.

Some of Al’s past clients:


  • Health sciences: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS), University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (Centre de Recherche CHUM).

  • Natural and social sciences: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), Canada Research Chair in Placement and Rehabilitation of Girls in Difficulty, Departments of Psychoeducation and Social Work at Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, Université du Québec en Outaouais and Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

  • Arts, culture and marketing communications: Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, National Film Board of Canada, Radio-Canada, TFO Media Group, TVA, Videotron