‘Very disappointing’: PSPC makes new freelance interpretation procurement rules official

The newly published contract terms for freelance interpreters on the Hill maintain a shift to prioritizing offers by ‘lowest evaluated price.’

Public Services and Procurement Canada says concerns raised over its proposed changes to procurement rules for federal freelance interpreters earlier this year have been addressed in the now-published new contract terms, but a leading industry association says key concerns remain.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

November 5, 2025

Controversial new procurement rules for federal freelance interpreters covering Parliament Hill have officially taken effect, and while tweaks have been made, concerns remain among freelancers and MPs alike.

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