The Literary Translators' Association of Canada (LTAC) (or, in French, Association des traducteurs et traductrices littéraires du Canada (ATTLC)) is an association of literary translators from across Canada. The Literary Translators' Association of Canada is affiliated with the International Federation of Translators (FIT).
History The Literary Translators' Association of Canada was founded in 1975 and now has approximately 120 members, mainly translating literary works originally written in French or English, although many work in other languages. Among the LTAC's achievements has been obtaining codified recognition of translations as literary works in the Canadian Copyright Act, and a 50% share of public lending right payments for translators. The Association's activities focus primarily on serving its members and on raising public awareness of quality in translation. To this end the LTAC sponsors the John Glassco Translation Prize, an annual award with a $1000 purse for a first book-length translation into French or English from any language.
See also International Federation of Translators
References
Further reading Whitfield, Agnes (2006). Writing Between the Lines: Portraits of Canadian Anglophone Translators. Wilfrid Laurier University Press. ISBN 978-0-8892-0492-8. Retrieved 25 June 2025. Brierley, Jane (23 May 1992). "Montreal's translators speak with many voices". The Gazette. Montreal, QC. Retrieved 25 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Medley, Mark (25 September 2010). "The Forgotten Mimics". National Post. Toronto, ON. Retrieved 25 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com. [The Canadian Press] (15 May 1981). "Canada Council attacked". The Province. Vancouver, BC. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 25 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Lawrence, P. Scott (16 April 1988). "The Invisibles". The Gazette. Montreal, QC. Retrieved 25 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Black, Barbara (4 August 1984). "Introducing the translators". The Gazette. Montreal, QC. Retrieved 25 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com. Richmond, John (29 May 1975). "Two prizewinners conquer the translation tightrope". The Montreal Star. Montreal, QC. Retrieved 25 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
External links LTAC website