Public alert system test scheduled across most of Canada- Nunatsiaq News

May 7, 2025

People can expect a 30-second announcement on TV, radio and phones Wednesday afternoon

People in Nunavut and across most of Canada can expect to hear a test Wednesday of the National Public Alerting System.

The test is scheduled in Nunavut for 2 p.m. EDT, 1 p.m. CDT and 12 p.m. MDT, announced the Department of Community Services in a public service announcement Tuesday.

All provinces and territories except Alberta and Quebec have a test scheduled.

It will be broadcast via cellular networks, television and radio and will last about 30 seconds.

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