CIAO

About Us

We are an organization comprised of Court Interpreters offering our services to the different courts within the province of Ontario.

Who We Are

We are an organization comprised of Court Interpreters who provide services to the various courts in the Province of Ontario. Our main purpose is to initiate, sponsor, promote, and implement policies and activities which will further the profession of interpreting and translating, especially in court and other legal settings.

Courage . Initiative . Action . Ownership.

We advocate for our members, champion professional standards and integrity, and endeavor to elevate the standing and dignity of our profession.

Our efforts include enhancing the professional skills of court interpreters to meet the growing demand for high-quality interpretation and translation services through workshops and information sessions.
We aim to secure broader recognition from the judicial community, stakeholders, and the public for the unique role and invaluable function that court interpreters fulfill within Ontario’s legal system.

Team Members

PRESIDENT

Shahla Ahmad Husain

ciaoofficial@ciaoo.ca

VICE PRESIDENT

Florinda Peschisolido

vp@ciaoo.ca

Secretary

Fahim Baloutch

secretary@ciaoo.ca

Secretary Finance

Nahed Daudi

finance@ciaoo.ca

Senior Advisor

Amin Shoukri

senioradvisor1@ciaoo.ca

Senior Advisor

Mohammad Mashari

senioradvisor2@ciaoo.ca