SummaryIn this episode of the Found in Interpretation Podcast, hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford engage with Jean-Francois Lymburner, CEO of the Translation Bureau of Canada. They discuss the Bureau's extensive language services, including translation and interpretation, and the challenges faced in the industry, such as the shortage of interpreters and the impact of AI on the profession. Lymburner emphasizes the importance of attracting young talent to the field and maintaining high standards for interpretation, particularly in government settings. The conversation also touches on the Bureau's efforts to provide services in multiple languages, including Indigenous languages, and the evolving landscape of language services in Canada. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the challenges and opportunities within the interpreting community, emphasizing the need for skilled interpreters and the evolving landscape of language services. They explore the risk-based approach to interpretation, the pathways to becoming a government interpreter, and the importance of specialization in the field. The discussion also touches on the future of interpretation careers, the impact of technology, and the significance of the Translation Bureau's 90th anniversary.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Translation Bureau01:42 Overview of Translation Bureau Services06:35 The Role of Interpretation in Language Services08:30 Addressing the Interpreter Shortage12:45 Freelancers and Government Contracts15:05 Attracting Young Talent to Interpretation19:22 The Future of Interpretation in the Age of AI24:04 Human vs. AI in Interpretation26:55 Providing Services in Multiple Languages29:12 Challenges in the Interpreting Community32:09 Understanding the Risk-Based Approach in Interpretation34:11 Pathways to Becoming a Government Interpreter37:31 The Future of Interpretation and Translation Careers41:13 Reassuring New Interpreters in a Changing Landscape48:03 Celebrating 90 Years of the Translation Bureau