Prism Linguistics provides Maltese interpreters and certified Maltese translation across Canada. Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet, and because Malta is bilingual many records already appear in English, which shapes how much translation a file actually needs. The community here is small and settled, so we cover the main centres in person and reach the rest of the country by telephone and video.
Last reviewed September 6, 2026 by the Prism Linguistics editorial team
Most Maltese speakers in Canada also use English, so when you book tell us whether interpreting is genuinely needed for the speaker or only for an older family member, since that changes the assignment. Where Maltese is the stronger language we work in it fully, keeping a neutral and complete rendering rather than defaulting to English for convenience.
Interpreters attend Canadian courts, IRCC and civil appointments and healthcare, with requirements that vary by province, so tell us the court and case type and we confirm what will be accepted. On-site attendance is arranged in the larger centres, with telephone and video across the rest of Canada.
Common settings include legal and court interpreting, medical and hospital interpreting, IRCC and Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) interviews, and police and enforcement work. See all on-site interpreting options or start a free quote.
Certified Maltese translation is needed mainly for records issued only in Maltese, since many Maltese civil documents are bilingual or in English. Where a document is in Maltese we deliver a full English or French translation with a signed certificate of translation accuracy, or a sworn affidavit before a commissioner of oaths where the receiving body asks for one.
The papers we handle include birth, marriage and death certificates, police conduct certificates and academic records. Names are kept consistent with any passport or IRCC record already held. Acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution, such as IRCC, a provincial registry or a Canadian court.
For documents rather than spoken interpreting, see certified Maltese translation, our full Maltese translation services, or general document translation. Every translation moves through our TEP workflow — translation, editing and proofreading by separate linguists — with free revisions.
An interpreter attends in person for hearings, medical appointments and meetings. On-site interpreting
Same-day, often within minutes, for calls, intake and urgent situations. Phone interpreting
Telehealth, remote hearings and sign language, anywhere in Canada. Video interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting for events and multilingual meetings. Conference interpreting
Legal consultations, settlement services and private appointments. Private interpreting
ASL and LSQ interpreting for accessible appointments and events. Sign language
We arrange Maltese interpreters in cities across every province and territory — on site in the major centres and by telephone or video everywhere else:
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Maltese is unique among European languages: a Semitic language (closely related to Arabic, particularly North African Maghrebi dialects) but written in the Latin alphabet and saturated with Italian and English vocabulary. It's the national language of Malta and an official EU language, with around 500,000 speakers. The Maltese-Canadian community is centred on Toronto - the Junction neighbourhood historically hosted one of the largest Maltese communities in North America. Our Maltese translation work is mostly genealogy and dual-citizenship documents (Malta allows it), IRCC civil records, and the occasional commercial contract tied to Malta's financial-services sector.
Often not, since many Maltese records are bilingual or in English. Where a document is only in Maltese we provide a certified translation or sworn affidavit, with acceptance depending on the receiving institution.
Yes, on site in the larger centres and by telephone or video elsewhere. Tell us the setting and, if it helps, whether the need is for an older family member.
Yes. We provide a certified translation or a sworn affidavit before a commissioner of oaths as required, but acceptance ultimately depends on the receiving institution. We are a private agency, not a court-appointed vendor.
Tell us the language, the setting and the date through our quote form or by phone. We return a written quote with the exact price and turnaround, usually within 60 minutes during business hours, before you commit.
Tell us the setting, the city and the date, and we will confirm a qualified Maltese interpreter and a firm price.