Test of Canada’s Public Alert System Scheduled for this Afternoon

A national test of Canada’s emergency ‘Alert Ready’ system will take place this afternoon.

In a post to X, Alert Ready says regular testing of the system ensures the system is operating as intended in case of a life-threatening situation such as a tornado, fire or AMBER alert.

A nationwide test of the #AlertReady system will take place Wednesday over television, radio and compatible wireless devices.

Here’s everything you need to know to prepare 👇 pic.twitter.com/zDYp61ZFwx

— Alert Ready (@AlertReady) November 17, 2025

The test will be sent to TV, radio (including The Grand at 101), and compatible wireless devices at 12:55pm EST in Ontario.

For more information on Alert Ready visit https://www.alertready.ca/