Buying Canadian? Meet Your Webcasting Alternative!

So, you’re thinking about buying Canadian. Who isn’t these days? Whether it’s purposefully buying more Canadian products at the grocery store or companies re-considering American service providers and suppliers, the sentiment is strong. 

For many, being Canadian (and buying Canadian by extension) isn’t just about where a person or company is based. That’s certainly a major part of it but it’s also about values. It’s about recognizing and reflecting the diversity in people that make up Canada. It’s about making sure everyone has a seat at the table, or in our case, a link to the webcast.

CollaborateVideo is a proudly Canadian webcasting company. Our player is designed to support multiple languages and prioritizes accessibility features, supporting multiple virtual event types. So if you’re looking for a Canadian and inclusive alternative for your virtual events, here’s why CollaborateVideo is the perfect fit for everyone.

Buying Canadian — More Than Just a Hashtag

The Buy Canadian movement is pretty simple to understand. It’s about people consciously choosing Canadian products and services. Yes, it’s about defiance but it’s also about bolstering a sense of pride for supporting Canadian jobs and products, making sure that the businesses we invest in reflect our values.

And let’s be real, when we compare business landscapes, we see some stark differences. Companies that once championed inclusive hiring and accessibility features are suddenly silent on those topics. Here in Canada? We’re doubling down in the other direction. CollaborateVideo isn’t just a Canadian webcasting company…

1. We support multilingual virtual events to ensure no one is left out of important conversations.
2. We’ve built a webcasting platform with robust accessibility features (like captioning, sign language options, and simultaneous interpretation) and are always looking to add more.
3. We actively invest in mentorship and internship opportunities to create career pathways for young professionals and international students.

Let’s break it down.

Multilingual Capabilities

Ever hosted a company town hall or conference with a virtual component and realized that some of your audience would have preferred to follow along in French or Spanish? Yeah, well we’ve got you covered!

Our webcasting platform supports multiple interface languages and we’re not stopping there. Our AI-powered video services make it easier to create localized content for your audiences. Want your webcast player in Hindi? Maybe Mandarin? We can do that. We’re always expanding our language capabilities and we love getting input on what’s next.

Accessibility Features

At CollaborateVideo, our literal slogan is Webcasting for All. And we mean it! Accessibility is a fundamental part of how we design our platform and services. Our platform enables organizations to provide their webcast participants with:

• A user-friendly interface designed with accessibility in mind
• Accessible formats, communication, and reporting supports
• Intuitive navigation and compatibility with assistive technologies
• Closed captions to ensure an inclusive experience
• Multiple sign language options as well as simultaneous interpretation
• Dynamic and accessible live chat features so everyone can actively participate

The best part? Accessibility isn’t a one-and-done feature checkbox, we’re always improving and looking to add more features. Have a feature request? Let’s talk. We’re all about listening, learning, and implementing.

Fostering Inclusion

Building a webcasting platform is one thing. Running an inclusive company is another. At CollaborateVideo:

• We remove barriers, helping organizations include everyone in their virtual events.
• We create mentorship opportunities that pair seasoned experts with industry newcomers.
• Our internship program also fosters career paths for international students like Beatris, a video editor and support specialist who’s been able to contribute and gain valuable experience.

So, why choose a Canadian webcasting platform? Because having a Canadian option that embodies Canadian values shouldn’t be an afterthought. Because accessibility isn’t a “nice-to-have.” And because choosing CollaborateVideo means choosing a company that actively works to make virtual events more inclusive for everyone.

We think that embracing diversity, accessibility, and innovation makes for better events, better business, and a better Canada. If you’re looking for a Canadian webcasting provider that will make your virtual events more inclusive, accessible, and impactful, let’s talk!