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Canada to Test Alert Ready System Nationwide on November 19

11/19/2025

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On November 19, 2025, Canada will conduct a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system, activating emergency alerts on smartphones, radios, and televisions.
The test will start in the Atlantic provinces and Ontario at 12:55 p.m. EST.
Alberta will participate at 1:55 p.m. MT.
In 2025, Alert Ready has issued over 895 alerts, including warnings for tornadoes and wildfires.
The test message will clearly indicate it is only a drill.

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Story summary

On November 19, 2025, Canada will conduct a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system, activating emergency alerts on smartphones, radios, and televisions.
The test will start in the Atlantic provinces and Ontario at 12:55 p.m. EST.
Alberta will participate at 1:55 p.m. MT.
In 2025, Alert Ready has issued over 895 alerts, including warnings for tornadoes and wildfires.
The test message will clearly indicate it is only a drill.