Emergency Alert Test

• Canadians are set to get a nationwide emergency test alert within hours

  The test message will simulate an emergency alert, beginning with the alert tone. The message will indicate that it is a test and does not require action from the public.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2025
  
• Test of emergency alert system taking place. What to know

  The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecom requires wireless service providers and broadcasters to send at least one test alert per year, either in and/or in November.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
  
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• Emergency alert test to hit B.C. cellphones, TV, radio Wednesday afternoon

  The test is scheduled for 1:55 p.m. PT and will include alerts to mobile phones, television and radio.

  Canada

  May 9, 2023
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• ‘Glitch’ inundates Albertans with emergency alert tests, Smith blames feds

  The alert that was supposed to be sounded once at 1:55 p.m. to radio, television and mobile phones went on to provide at least nine alerts.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2023
• Canadians’ phones, TVs to buzz with emergency alerts as part of national test

  Canadians can expect test alert messages over television, radio, and compatible wireless devices, including cellphones, at 1:55 p.m. in most places, and 12:55 p.m. in Ontario.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• Emergency alerts rolling out on Canadian cellphones as part of test procedure

  The exercise is part of a trial of Alert Ready, a system used across the country to broadcast warnings on radio and television stations, as well as compatible wireless devices.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
• Just a test: Emergency alert system test coming Wednesday

  The Alert Ready system that sends emergency alerts through televisions, radios and wireless devices in the event of life-threatening situations will undergo routine testing.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2021
• Emergency alert system to be tested across Canada today

  Depending on where you live, the tests will be conducted mid-morning or early afternoon.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2019
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• Emergency alert tests are happening on Wednesday: here’s when you’ll get yours

  Since January, Canada's telecom regulator says 125 emergency messages have been issued.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2019
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• Emergency alert test coming to B.C. mobile phones on Wednesday

  The test is scheduled for 1:55 p.m. on Nov. 27 as part of a national test of the Alert Ready system, meant to improve public safety during emergency events.

  Nov 25, 2019